MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT II

Original job posting

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting, preparing, and testing specimens while providing clerical and general laboratory support. Additionally, they perform ECG and Holter monitor testing and maintain laboratory equipment.

Job details

Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Laboratory department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, the Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, preparation and testing, and performs related clerical and other laboratory support functions. Performs inpatient and/or outpatient Electro Cardiogram (ECG) testing, and/or Holter monitor testing as required, and explains test procedures. Performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance.

What you’ll do

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting, preparing, and testing specimens while providing clerical and general laboratory support. Additionally, they perform ECG and Holter monitor testing and maintain laboratory equipment.

Requirements

The candidate should possess a strong work ethic and the ability to perform clinical testing and specimen handling. No specific educational credentials or years of experience are explicitly listed, though it is categorized as entry-level.

Listed skills

• Cleaning · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Specimen Collection
• Specimen Preparation
• Laboratory Testing
• Electro Cardiogram (ECG) Testing
• Holter Monitor Testing
• Clerical Support
• Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research