Phlebotomist

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Job Title: Phlebotomist

Program & Department: Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre → Pathology & Laboratory → Lab Specimen Collection

Type: Part‑Time (Temporary)

Union: OPSEU

Requisition Close Date: 28 January 2026

Salary: $30.85 - $35.15 ()

As an integral member of the Laboratory team, the Phlebotomist responsibilities include:

• Performing a variety of venipuncture and capillary techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Receiving and organizing requests for blood collection.
• Performing AIDET with patients, family, visitors and others.
• Discussing information with patients to obtain laboratory information, explain procedures and allay any concerns.
• Utilizing approved procedures for positive patient identification.
• Recording proper collection information on requisitions/labels.
• Assisting in inventory and supply control.
• Organizing workload among the technical team to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory.
• Demonstrating financial accountability for time, resources and supplies.
• Maintaining a system for detecting, documenting and reporting discrepancies/errors and taking appropriate action(s) as required.
• Reading and signing off on new and/or revised procedures, protocols and performance standards in collaboration.
• Providing feedback to the appropriate leadership for improvements or corrections for policies and procedures.
• Liaising with other Laboratory and RVH staff, external laboratories, hospitals and physicians’ offices.
• Participating in initial and refresher training for new and current staff.
• Participating in staff and patient experience and feedback initiatives, professional development, teaching/educational activities, safety and quality improvement programs to ensure excellence in the provision of services.
• Observing and understanding RVH and departmental policies and procedures, adhering to RVH and departmental mission and vision statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Performing other related duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned, requested, or required.

The above responsibilities are not to be considered all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned in the interest of efficient operations of RVH or effective patient care.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Accreditation Canada – Diagnostics program preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies within the field.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and professionally with patients, staff, physicians, volunteers, patient families, and visitors.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks at a time in a cost‑effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to perform duties independently and as a team member, with high degree of motivation and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent attendance and schedule flexibility.
• Demonstrated excellent conflict resolution and change management skills.
• Demonstrated strong critical thinking and problem‑solving ability.
• Demonstrated proficiency with keyboarding, Laboratory Information Systems (Meditech preferred), MS Office, internet use and other computer software.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and performing mandatory reviews.

Education:

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent required.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician certification from the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year recent (within the past three (3) years) laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Working knowledge of ACCREDITATION CANADA – DIAGNOSTICS requirements preferred.
• Meditech and LIS knowledge and experience an asset.
• Phlebotomy collection experience with patients of a variety of health‑care conditions essential.

Professional Affiliations:

Membership and participation in other relevant professional organizations an asset.

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