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Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)New
Overview
Prepare specimens for testing according to established procedures (centrifugation, aliquoting, loading samples). Verify specimen type, sort and assign laboratory numbers, and apply barcode labels per operating procedures. Receive incoming specimens and requisitions; verify accuracy/completeness of patient information and required tests. Contact physicians or labs for missing information and make necessary corrections. Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems and correcting demographic data. Enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Respond to requests for test results and handle faxes as required. Receive telephone/fax requests for information and direct requests according to procedures. File and organize records (e.g., requisitions, statistical information). Identify and communicate operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor. Store and retrieve specimens under appropriate conditions; document and ship samples to other laboratories; discard samples per procedures. Prepare, record, and send specimens and request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals in accordance with TDG and other regulatory requirements. Prepare test runs by pulling specimens for worksheets, matching specimens and requisitions, and retrieving frozen samples for testing. Order and receive supplies; keep workstations stocked and advise when replenishment is needed. Deliver samples and related documentation to and from in-house laboratory sections. Maintain laboratory equipment (cleaning, temperature recording, maintenance procedures) and report malfunctions. Maintain daily cleaning and disinfection of work areas and equipment; prepare disinfectant solutions and follow weekly/monthly procedures. Perform waste management duties per standard operating procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned
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Compensation
CA$30 - CA$30 / HOUR
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Prepare specimens for testing according to established procedures (centrifugation, aliquoting, loading samples). Verify specimen type, sort and assign laboratory numbers, and apply barcode labels. Receive incoming specimens and requisitions; check accuracy/completeness (e.g., PHN, name, date of birth, required tests) and contact physicians/labs for missing information. Process test requisitions by entering patient data into computer systems and correcting demographic data; issue patient identification numbers where required. Enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS). Respond to requests for test results and handle fax requests as required. Answer telephone/fax requests for information and direct requests per established procedures. File and organize records (e.g., requisitions, statistical information). Identify and communicate operational issues and computer/equipment-related problems to supervisor. Store and retrieve specimens under appropriate conditions; document and ship samples to other laboratories; discard samples per procedures. Prepare, record, and send specimens and request forms to outside/referral laboratories and hospitals in accordance with Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and other regulatory requirements. Prepare test runs by pulling specimens for worksheets, matching specimens and requisitions, and retrieving frozen samples for testing. Order and receive supplies; receive, record, and store new shipments. Deliver samples and related documentation to/from in-house laboratory sections. Maintain laboratory equipment and perform cleaning/disinfection of work areas and equipment per schedule and procedure. Perform waste management duties per standard operating procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned
