Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Specimen Procurement - Peel Memorial Centre
Core
Receiving, processing, and managing clinical specimens in a hospital laboratory setting, ensuring traceability, quality control, and proper storage/shipping.
Role type
Medical Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Procurement)
Builds
Specimen integrity and accurate test results for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Specimen handling, positive patient identification, inventory management, quality control testing, hazardous waste disposal, temperature monitoring, equipment operation, data entry
Preferred skills
Meditech, Paradigm, Microsoft Office, Transport of Dangerous Goods training
Responsibilities
Receive and unpack specimens via pneumatic tube, courier, or staff; Apply acceptance/rejection criteria; Enter test requests and retrieve specimens; Prepare and ship samples to referral labs; Perform quality control testing; Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and incubators; Maintain inventory and dispose of hazardous waste; Operate automated analyzers; Investigate pending reports and outliers.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
