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LaboratoryAttendant1
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“Laboratory Attendant 1. Skills: Laboratory operations support, Sample handling, Glassware management, Inventory management. Receive pre-packaged samples. Transport samples to laboratory areas”
Industry & Context.
Lift up to 10 kgs, Perform repetitive tasks, Stand for extended periods, Physical activity, Walking, Lifting, Stretching, Bending, Work in laboratory environment, Work with hazardous materials, Work with infectious materials, Work with odors, Work with noise, Work with temperature extremes, Work shifts as assigned, Work within established procedures, Recognize potential hazards, Seek guidance for hazards
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Knowledge of medical terminology, Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, Knowledge of computer systems, Proficient computer skills, Knowledge of general laboratory safety procedures, Knowledge of operation procedures for equipment, Familiar with WHIMIS requirements, Knowledge of computer systems for basic record keeping, Oral communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Written communication skills
What You'll Do.
Receive pre-packaged samples
Transport samples to laboratory areas
Pick up bio-hazardous waste
Package waste for disposal
Complete logs and records
Prepare clean glassware for sterilization
Sort and restock clean glassware
Restock laboratory inventory
Perform minor maintenance on equipment
Complete temperature monitoring logs
Alert supervisor of temperature deviations
Deliver laboratory supplies
Receive laboratory supplies
Record lot numbers of incoming supplies
Review inventory numbers
Record inventory numbers
Alert supervisor of reorder needs
Package materials for delivery
Package samples for delivery
Replace sponges/racks in bags
Maintain filing systems
Scan laboratory requisitions
Scan requisitions into LIS
Scan requisitions into other software
Assist with searching for requisitions
Assist with records storage process
Train new team members
Orient new team members
Perform assigned projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with peers to seek direction
Communication Scope
Oral communication; Interpersonal skills; Written communication
Full Job Description
Laboratory Attendant 1 Location: PHO Peterborough Laboratory, 99 Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON Department: Peterborough Laboratory This posting is to fill a current vacancy. **The Role:** To provide laboratory attendant services in support of laboratory operations. **Key Responsibilities-** * Receives pre-packaged samples and transports to appropriate laboratory areas. * Receives, opens and distributes mail and faxes. * Picks up bio-hazardous waste and packages for disposal according to safety standards. * Completes logs and records as required (i.e. eyewash, spill kit, bench cleaning etc.). * Opens, sorts and racks specimens upon receipt. * Washes glassware including loading, operating and unloading equipment. * Prepares clean glassware for sterilization, i.e. capping tubes. * Sorts and restocks clean glassware and other laboratory related inventory (e.g. gloves, labels etc.). * Operates and performs minor maintenance on equipment (e.g. dishwashers, material lift, Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC)). * Completes logs for temperature monitoring and alerts supervisor/delegate when out of range. * Prepares solutions (i.e. bench top cleaner - 70% ethanol or bleach products). * Delivers/receives laboratory supplies from supply chain. * Receives and records lot numbers of incoming supplies either electronically or in log book. * Reviews and records inventory numbers on logs and alerts appropriate supervisor/delegate when there is a need to order. * Packages materials/samples for delivery to onsite and regional laboratories. * Archives samples in designated areas. * Prints barcode labels, checks specimen bags to ensure all samples have been removed, replaces sponges/racks etc. in the bags. * Maintains filing systems as required including filing of requisitions daily; locating requisitions (in PDF) as requested by other laboratory staff. * May provide data entry and scanning of laboratory requisitions into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and other software (e.g. E
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