Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Full Job Description

Position Title: Andrologist/Laboratory Assistant

Job Status: Full Time

Reports to: Laboratory Manager

About Us:

At Heartland Fertility and Gynecology Clinic, we strive to provide support, knowledge, choices, and treatment for our fertility patients, ultimately helping them achieve their goal of becoming parents. We are a busy fertility clinic, the only one in all of Manitoba. We have been helping individuals achieve their dreams of family for more than 20 years. This is your opportunity to be part of this miraculous journey.

Your Role:

Heartland Fertility and Gynecology Clinic is seeking a confident, professional, positive and experienced individual to join our team as a full time Andrologist/Laboratory Assistant. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Laboratory Manager and will act as a member of the interdisciplinary heath care team. The Andrologist is responsible for the assessment, preparation and preservation of human semen samples for their use in various treatments for infertility and other laboratory duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities:

· Assess human semen samples for their suitability.

· Performs test to assess the sperm function and provides feedback based on those results as to the potential fertility of the patient.

· Makes recommendations as to the most appropriate treatment.

· Prepares fresh and frozen samples for IUI and IVF.

· Prepares and freezes semen samples.

· Maintains the cyrobank.

· Ensures that all technical procedures are carried out according to the laboratory procedure manual in a reliable competent manner.

· Ensures all communications of the department are screened and acted upon ensure the correct identification of specimens and conveys to the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist/Andrology and Phlebotomy Team Lead or promptly deals with any unsuitable specimens.

· Issues provisional reports according to protocol so that delays in transmitting information to the medical staff are minimized.

· Records data on test/procedures in a clear and concise way, so that all staff members can immediately understand what test/procedures have been performed and what results obtained.

· Conveys any significant abnormal test procedure results to the Laboratory Director (Lead embryologist) or take appropriate action as required.

· Ensures that an adequate inventory of reagents media and lab supplies are in readiness at all times to perform tests and procedures.

· Brings to the attention of the Laboratory Director/Lead Embryologist or ask upon any errors detected or made and respond as objectively as possible.

· Uses all laboratory equipment according to laboratory protocols and guidelines and reports or appears actual or potential malfunctions immediately.

· Becomes familiar with all new or revised procedures as they become available and maintains laboratory currency by regular review of the Laboratory Manual.

· Assist in training new personnel or technologists from other centres in learning laboratory tests/procedures and recording methods.

· Participates in safety programs within the clinic.

· Maintaining laboratory QC, inventory, cleanliness, stocking and ordering

· Performs frequent maintenance, monitoring and repair of essential equipment to ensure optimum operation.

· Participates in continuing education through attendance at internal journal clubs and outside meetings and symposia.

Experience/Position Requirements:

· BSc in Biology or related field of Medical Laboratory Technology including a sound understanding of animal or human physiology.

· Medical Laboratory Technician MLT certification preferred

· CFAS certification is required, OR, must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

· Recent experience in Andrology/Sperm Handling is an asset.

· Current BCLS

· Sound understanding of human reproductive biology.

· Excellent fine motor skills.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· An ability to apply rigorous quality control procedures.

· Well developed problem-solving techniques.

· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under minimal supervision.

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

· Knowledgeable about providing a safe and inclusive environment to gender and sexually diverse people (2SLGBTQIA+).

· Committed to patient centered care.

· Experience with Accuro is preferred.

· Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.

· Ability to multi-task as needed.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

· Fast paced environment.

· Work under pressure.

· Repetitive tasks.

· Attention to detail.

· Ability to stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods of time.

· Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the job.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person