Lab Technician

Overview

The Lab Technician contributes to the overall efficiency of Lab Medicine by ensuring effective patient focused care. This position is responsible for providing clerical and technical support in the various areas of Lab Medicine such as Pathology, Clinical Chemistry, Haematology/Immunohaematology, Microbiology, Cytology and Specimen Procurement.

The Lab Technician works in collaboration with hospital systems to provide optimal patient-centered care whilst procuring blood. They demonstrate compassion and prioritize care for multiple patients while ensuring each patient’s needs are met in a timely manner. 

The clerical, technical and quality assurance responsibilities of this position include: positive patient identification, procuring specimens, accessioning samples, preparing specimens for analysis, storing and disposing of specimens, maintaining records and observing principles of data security and patient confidentiality.

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