0000044436 - LAB ASSISTANT, RPT

Niagara Health; Niagara Falls; Hybrid; CAD 93,383,000 - 106,765,000; Part time

Job summary

Niagara Health is seeking a Lab Assistant, RPT at the Niagara Falls Site. This regular part-time role, 0.5 FTE, requires shifting Mon–Fri with weekends and statutory holidays. The successful candidate will join a dedicated laboratory team, providing support across sites as needed.

Applicants must have an accredited Lab Assistant program, MLPAO/CSMLS certification, recent clinical lab experience, and strong phlebotomy skills. Proficiency with LIS and hospital systems is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant with MLPAO or CSMLS.
• Recent clinical experience in a medical laboratory setting.
• Advanced phlebotomy skills for patients/clients of all ages.
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies for safe, independent practice.
• Working knowledge of computers and hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in provision of quality laboratory services.
• Perform technical and non-technical procedures under supervision.
• Perform cardio testing procedures as needed.
• Maintain LIS and other hospital systems and accurate records.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Computer skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited Laboratory Assistant Program

Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant with MLPAO or CSMLS

Recent clinical experience in a medical laboratory setting

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

VACANCY DETAILS

VACANCY NUMBER: 44436CG

JOB TITLE: LAB ASSISTANT, RPT

STATUS: REGULAR PART TIME

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY

LOCATION: NIAGARA FALLS SITE

HOURS OF WORK: 0.5 FTE; ALL SHIFTS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, WEEKENDS AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

POSTING DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2026

CLOSING DATE: 27 SEPTEMBER 2026

UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION

WAGE RANGE: $32.59 TO $37.26 PER HOUR

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Functioning as a team player, the Medical Laboratory Assistant will support all staff in the provision of quality laboratory services to assist physicians and other health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This includes performing technical and non-technical procedures as required, under the general supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Required to perform relevant cardio testing procedures on an as needed basis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant will focus on meeting or exceeding our patient/client needs and will support the mission, vision and values as determined by Niagara Health while providing safe and competent patient/client care. The successful candidate's home site will be the Niagara Falls Site and must be willing to work at two or more sites.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited Laboratory Assistant Program
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant with the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association Ontario (MLPAO, formerly OSMT) or the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Recent related clinical experience as a medical laboratory assistant in a clinical laboratory environment
• Demonstrated advanced skills in phlebotomy techniques for patients/clients of all ages
• Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice
• Applies Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
• Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
• Working knowledge of computers, Laboratory Information Systems and other related Hospital systems
• Consistent and regular attendance required

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JOB INFORMATION

This position is an existing vacancy at Niagara Health. No artificial intelligence is used in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants. If you believe you have encountered or applied for a fraudulent job posting claiming to represent Niagara Health, please contact [e-mail]

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.