Medical Laboratory Assistant II

Description:

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Properly and efficiently perform phlebotomy, ECG’s, and specimen processing
• Required to work one on one with the patient in their home or long term care facility
• Travel to multiple locations per shift is required
• Prioritizes, organizes and adjusts daily work into an efficiently planned route

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, troubleshooting and decision making skills.
• Employs strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Communication with patients, physicians, and other health care professionals is required on a constant basis.
• Ability to work independently while within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
• Flexibility to meet operational requirements including hours of work and location and changes in procedures.
• A good sense of direction and the ability to read and navigate with a map is required

Required Experience

• Recent Venipuncture experience, within the past 5 years, in an employment or student practical setting is required
• Recent ECG experience, within the past 5 years, in an employment or student practical setting is an asset
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner
• Experience performing collections with the elderly or infirm patients or working in a hospital setting would be considered an asset
• Clinical setting experience is considered is an asset