Medical Laboratory Assistant I (Open To Internal

**Major Functions and Responsibilities**
- Communicates with patients to verify identification, explaining procedures, etc.
- Reviews requisitions and patient history to identify physician's requirements
- Performs maintenance on equipment applicable to their area
- Performs urinalysis including 24 hr samples, specimen management and handling
- Delivers samples to the appropriate laboratory section
- Prepares biological samples for referral to other laboratories
- Ensures process and procedures are followed including applicable quality assurance actives such as quality control and surveys.
- Communicates any operation concerns to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
- Actively participates in department efficiency projects as needed
- Orders laboratory and office supplies as necessary
- Answers the telephone, directing calls, relaying messages
- Carries out clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing and laminating for Microbiology staff.
**Required Skills**:
- Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external clients.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Well organized and efficient.
- Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Demonstrates good computer skills.
- A strong team player with ability to perform duties within a group or independently,
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Leadership or training skills would be an asset
Required Experience
- Must have experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I or student practical training as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Microbiology within the last 2 years
**Minimum Qualifications**
- Successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program or equivalent.
**Other Information**
- Please note that this competition is open to **internal applicants only**.
- As workload demands and operational requirements shift, the location, dates and/or hours of work may be changed.
- All persons newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_Dx_** must show their confirmation of SIN letter/SIN card and government issued photo ID to Human Resources prior to commencing work.
- All persons hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_Dx _**must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer.
- Individuals hired into all positions must provide verification of their highest level of education.
- A security clearance will be required for employees newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_Dx_**.
- A security clearance with vulnerable sector completed may be required for employees newly hired to _Dyna_**_LIFE_**_Dx_**: