Laboratory Assistant (Contract) - Telus Health

Description

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Create awesome experiences for our clients!

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.

Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.

Do you share our passion?

TELUS Health Care Centres is currently looking for a Contract Laboratory Technician to support our Edmonton Centre. Within this role, the technician is accountable and responsible for all areas related to screening, diagnostic testing and ensuring our clients have a friendly and positive experience.

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

You're an out of the box thinker that goes above and beyond to make each client experience a great one! Being flexible and innovative are a part of your motto. You will be directly collaborating with other experienced and like-minded Phlebotomists while supporting other team members within the clinic. As part of the team, you'll be a key contact person for clients, physicians, staff, suppliers and guests, this team member is the voice and face of the company in many instances.

What you'll do

• Performs tests and diagnostic examinations on patients including but not limited to tonometry, audiograms, visual acuity, phlebotomy, urine collection, processing and accessioning; shipping and analysis of samples
• Conducts resting ECG's and spirometry-based pulmonary tests
• Conducts 24hr blood pressure testing when required
• Conducts height & weight checks
• Documents diagnostic results in the chart and enters results manually as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Commits to continuous learning and becoming knowledgeable and proficient with new processes
• Collaborates with medical, kinesiology and dietitian staff for thorough understanding of their specific needs
• Collaborates with CSC and CCC staff in regards to client bookings, etc
• Ensures accuracy of all communication with co-workers, suppliers and doctors' offices
• Interacts with testing laboratories as required
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with clients, staff, suppliers and other healthcare providers in the community
• Provides support to other staff as assigned

Qualifications

What you bring

• Minimum 1 year of practical work experience in phlebotomy and performing ECG's
• Strong knowledge of desktop computer systems and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organizational and customer service skills
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification
• CPR Certification

Great-to-haves

• Knowledge and experience working with Med Access, our Electronic Medical Record System
• Certification in Audiometry and/or Spirometry

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies' Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.