Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician/Phlebotomist

Alpha Healthcare is a public purposed private company with two clear missions:
to reform
Community laboratory services for the benefit of patients and to build a new confidence in
The quality assurance of health-related products. The Alpha Promise is to improve public
Healthcare by finding even better ways to serve those who provide it.
Alpha Healthcare is looking for Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team in Welland.
**Job Type**:
Full-time
Key Responsibilities:
- Verify completeness and accuracy of OHIP documentation and associated paperwork
- Enter all data from laboratory requisitions into the Laboratory Information System
- Collect quality blood samples and other specimens from patients using skilful
Venipuncture techniques
- Ensure all samples are properly identified, labelled, processed and prepared for
Transportation in accordance with laboratory protocols
- Perform ECGs and Holter hookups
- Handle stat, verbal and special instructions as required in a timely manner
- Create an ideal patient experience and maintain quality metrics.
- Ensure confidential information is protected in a secure manner at all times.
**Requirements**:
- Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, with
Specialized training in phlebotomy
- OSMT certification
- Demonstrated skills in phlebotomy with the ability to manage anxious patients during the
Sample collection process.
- Proficiency in English both written and verbal at a level that enables clear
Communication of instructions to patients.
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills
- Intermediate level computer skills and demonstrated ability to data enter information
Accurately and efficiently
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, self-manage and multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative team player
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Commitment to quality and excellence in patient care
**Benefits**:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
**Experience**:
- Medical Laboratory Technicians &
Technologists:
1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person