POSITION:    Responsible for blood specimen procurement as assigned throughout multiple Ongwanada locations  including results receipt and distribution.

DUTIES:

• Organizes a daily schedule of visits to Ongwanada group homes as per physician requests, planning your route according to specimen integrity and required travel time.
• Assembles and prepares appropriate blood collection supplies, equipment and records;
• Performs phlebotomy, collecting specimens as requested by physician;
• Labels specimens, ensuring collection and storage criteria are met;
• Collates and arranges transportation of specimens and requisitions to testing facility;
• Collates and distributes test results, as appropriate;
• Inventories, orders and restocks supplies as required.
• Performs other duties as required

For the complete position description please refer to the “staff login” section of the Ongwanada website (www.ongwanada.com ) or contact Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of approved laboratory assistant program or equivalent and minimum 3 years Phlebotomy experience;
• Experience in Phlebotomy services to persons with developmental disabilities an asset
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision;
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention as per Ongwanada policies;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Valid G Driving License with full driving privileges, insurance and access to a reliable vehicle;
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job and attend work on a regular basis;
• Bilingualism (French and English) an asset;

Please submit a Cover Letter & Current Resume quoting file number by the noted closing date to:                                                   

Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

Ongwanada

191 Portsmouth Avenue

Kingston, ON    K7M 8A6   Fax (613) 548-8135

Email: careers@ongwanada.com