25OPP060 - MLA Technician-TFT Laboratory Central Re

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health sciences centre is seeking a Temporary Full-Time MLA Technician to join their Laboratory Central Rec and Accessioning team. The role involves specimen handling, equipment operations, and compliance with safety protocols. Candidates must have an MLA diploma and be committed to patient-centered care. Join a diverse team dedicated to quality healthcare in Northwestern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Must have attained an MLA diploma from an accredited program.
• Duties include accessioning, specimen preparation, and equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and dispatching specimens.
• Troubleshooting equipment and specimen issues.
• Training and mentoring staff.

Skills

Accessioning

Troubleshooting

Training

Compliance

Education

MLA diploma

Job description

MLA Technician-TFT Laboratory Central Re

Posted Date:

5/15/2025

Closing Date:

5/22/2025

None specified

Job Details Job Title: MLA Technician-TFT Laboratory Central Re
Posted Date: 5/15/2025 Closing Date: 5/22/2025 Education Level: None specified

Job Description

Ref# 25OPP060

1 ‑ Temporary Full Time ‑ MLATechnician

Laboratory Central Rec and Accessioning

It is a condition of this posting that your home unit canaccommodate your temporary absence in the event

you are successful.

Qualifications:

Must have attained an MLA diploma from a college with anaccredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

including MLPAO or CSLMLS certification.

Duties may include the following:

* Accessioning/receipt of specimens (Meditech)

* Batching and dispatch of specimens, i.e., organization ofreferral specimens

* Pre analytical work in various lab disciplines, i.e. FlowCytometry, POCT, Microbiology, Core lab, Pathology, etc., as

trained/required, i.e., specimen preparation and set up, storage

* Equipment operations (programming, loading), troubleshooting,preventative maintenance, i.e., centrifuges, track

system

* Troubleshooting problems, i.e., specimen rejection, safetyreports, etc.

* Training and mentoring staff

* Inventory/supply receipt, storage, maintaining stock, etc.

* Environmental monitoring/recording, i.e., humidity, etc.

* Compliance with quality & safety protocols, i.e., biosafety,biohazardous containment level 2 zone, etc.

* Cleaning and decontamination of work areas

* Any other assigned duties

Salary Range: $32.590 to 37.260

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccineapproved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Hospital is committed to delivering healthcare in a mannerthat is consistent with Patient and Family Centred

Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,understanding and commitment to this care

philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Codeof Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate agood attendance record to be considered for this

position.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevantprevious experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Thursday, 22 May, 2025.

Internal applicantsmay apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicantsmust apply through our

website.

Posted: May 15, 2025

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