Job Title Lab Assistant - Specimen Procurement PT 2025-6098

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant to join their team. This role involves performing critical pre-analytical functions and blood collections for patients of all ages. You will ensure compliance with safety standards while contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently. Join a community-focused hospital that values diversity and inclusion, and be part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Group Benefits including Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Career Development & Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Certification in Medical Laboratory Assistant is mandatory.
• Recent hospital lab experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collections and specimen preparation.
• Maintain specimen collection equipment and ensure safety procedures.

Skills

MLA/T certification

Laboratory experience

Blood collection from newborns

Knowledge of safe work practices

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Meditech laboratory module

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full-time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary Range: $32.59 - $37.26

The Laboratory Assistant will perform pre-analytical functions and blood collections on adults, babies, infants, and children. Responsibilities include collection, preparation, and labeling of specimens, pre-analytical preparation such as centrifuging, aliquoting, labeling, logging, specimen send-out, data entry on Laboratory Information Systems, participation in quality assurance and quality improvement activities, and compliance with departmental procedures and accreditation standards. The role also involves maintaining specimen collection equipment, following inventory control systems, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed as per hospital guidelines and legal requirements. The Laboratory Assistant will participate in special projects as assigned. Physical demands may include prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling. This position contributes to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Note: Posted hours do not guarantee shifts; schedules may change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• MLA/T certification from the MLPAO/CSMLS required
• Recent laboratory experience in a hospital setting required
• Experience collecting blood from newborns and children by venipuncture and capillary collection required
• Experience in Histology/Pathology is an asset
• Knowledge of safe work practices and quality systems required
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with pre-analytical functions such as sample sorting, receiving, accessioning, and centrifugation required
• Ability to work independently within a self-directed team environment
• Experience with Meditech laboratory module preferred
• Transportation Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including days, evenings, and nights
• Problem-solving skills and reliable attendance are essential

As part of our COVID-19 safety commitment, all staff must have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada, subject to accommodations as per human rights legislation.

Applicants must provide a criminal record check in original format, dated within two months of the conditional offer, as per federal and provincial legislation.

Inclusion Statement

At CMH, community matters. We acknowledge the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Chinnonton peoples. We are committed to fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that generates a sense of belonging, free from violence, harassment, and discrimination. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, and will provide reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

We partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) to support our diversity and inclusion initiatives. We invite you to consider a future with CMH.

Mari Iromoto, Executive Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CMH uses AI-based tools in our recruitment process to promote fairness and reduce bias. These tools assist human decision-making and are regularly audited for quality and equity, aligning with our commitment to diversity and inclusion.