Lab Assistant, Specimen Procurement
About the role
Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Lab Assistant that is aligned to this purpose to join our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Specimen Procurement team.
In This Role You Will
- Perform phlebotomy on patients
- Perform ECGs on patients
- Accession and process specimens collected
- Perform special procedure tests such as glucose tolerance and glucose challenge tests
- Handle cash/debit/credit card transactions for patients paying for non-insured testing
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements Mandatory
- Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO formerly OSMT) or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Certification
- Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Preferred
- 2 years of experience in phlebotomy and ECG
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information System, MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Knowledgeable in safety practices when handling biological specimens
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
- In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicants demonstrating proof of visual color discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
About Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Complex which is part of Sinai Health, is an internationally recognized acute care academic health sciences centre.
Sinai Health was formed through the integration of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and the affiliation of our system partner, Circle of Care in 2015.
Mount Sinai has been designated with Exemplary Status from Accreditation Canada and every aspect of patient care is anchored in a rigorous quality plan and monitoring of safety and quality goals. Mount Sinai Hospital is the first hospital in Canada to receive Magnet® status for nursing excellence and patient care. The Hospital is considered to be a top employer in Canada, receiving multiple awards for its employment and culture centred programs.
Learn more about our Flagship Clinical Programs: http://www.mountsinai.on.ca/about_us/flagship-clinical-programs
Lab Assistant, Specimen Procurement
About the role
Sinai Health is looking for an experienced Lab Assistant that is aligned to this purpose to join our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - Specimen Procurement team.
In This Role You Will
- Perform phlebotomy on patients
- Perform ECGs on patients
- Accession and process specimens collected
- Perform special procedure tests such as glucose tolerance and glucose challenge tests
- Handle cash/debit/credit card transactions for patients paying for non-insured testing
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements Mandatory
- Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO formerly OSMT) or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Certification
- Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Preferred
- 2 years of experience in phlebotomy and ECG
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficiency in the use of Laboratory Information System, MS Office (Word, Excel)
- Knowledgeable in safety practices when handling biological specimens
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
- In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicants demonstrating proof of visual color discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job
If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
About Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
Mount Sinai Hospital, Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Complex which is part of Sinai Health, is an internationally recognized acute care academic health sciences centre.
Sinai Health was formed through the integration of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and the affiliation of our system partner, Circle of Care in 2015.
Mount Sinai has been designated with Exemplary Status from Accreditation Canada and every aspect of patient care is anchored in a rigorous quality plan and monitoring of safety and quality goals. Mount Sinai Hospital is the first hospital in Canada to receive Magnet® status for nursing excellence and patient care. The Hospital is considered to be a top employer in Canada, receiving multiple awards for its employment and culture centred programs.
Learn more about our Flagship Clinical Programs: http://www.mountsinai.on.ca/about_us/flagship-clinical-programs