Phlebotomist- Emergency Department- Full Time

Purpose of Position:

Responsible for the procurement and documentation of laboratory specimens for the emergency department patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Community College courses in Phlebotomy, Venipuncture or equivalent
Human relations skills including empathy, sensitivity, understanding of human and organizational behavior, motivational techniques and counseling skills (e.g. teaching patients).

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and operation.
Knowledge of sterile tissue culture conditions as required by assigned area.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

DUTIES:

Collect blood and other specimens from Inpatients and Outpatients.
Responsible for the preparation of specimens for analysis and distribution.
Maintain blood collection area in an orderly manner.
Assist in glass washing department or other laboratory sections as directed.
Assist in gathering and reporting of laboratory workload statistics.
Other duties as assigned.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered wilful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.