Anatomical Pathology MLA — Lab Support & QA

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre; Canada; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Canada is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant – Anatomical Pathology to support the Laboratory team across specimen receiving, chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, microbiology, histology, and cytology. The MLA performs a variety of duties under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, inventory control, and collaboration with physicians and RVH staff while upholding patient

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade XII or recognized equivalent.
• MLPAO certification required.
• One year recent Anatomical Pathology lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, sorting and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing reagents, stains, and solutions, as required; coding requisitions for data entry.
• Preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites, performing report handling and other associated clerical duties.
• Assisting in inventory and supply control.
• Organizing workload among technical team to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory demonstrating financial accountability for time, resources and supplies.
• Performing laboratory procedures as outlined in the procedure manuals for the discipline - specific functions.
• Ensuring the maintenance of quality assurance and equipment within assigned area of the laboratory.
• Maintaining an inventory management system for the efficient utilization and distribution of laboratory equipment 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.

Skills

Accreditation Canada

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Team player

Confidentiality

Education

Grade XII or equivalent

MLPAO Certification

Tools

Meditech

Laboratory Information Systems

Job description

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Canada is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant – Anatomical Pathology to support the Laboratory team across specimen receiving, chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, microbiology, histology, and cytology. The MLA performs a variety of duties under supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, inventory control, and collaboration with physicians and RVH staff while upholding patient