Lab Proc Tech-FT Lab Spec Proc Dispatch

THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant to support our Clinical Laboratories team in Northwestern Ontario. The role emphasizes phlebotomy expertise, patient-centered service, and adherence to quality standards.

Responsibilities include collecting blood samples, prioritizing tasks, coordinating with healthcare teams, and contributing to inventory and training activities in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required.
• Mandatory phlebotomy experience.
• Certification as Medical Laboratory Assistant preferred (MLPAO/CSLMS).
• Meditech experience is an asset.
• Strong commitment to Quality Management/Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary blood collections including neonatal/pediatric draws.
• Prioritize and respond to Stat, Urgent and Routine requests.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Receive and organize requests for blood collection and dispatch samples.
• Assist with inventory and supply control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Clinical Laboratories

Why Join Us?

ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

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

About the role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Secondary school diploma
• Mandatory phlebotomy experience
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Assistant from either theMLPAO or the CSLMS is preferred
• Meditech experience is an asset
• Good understanding of, and commitment to QualityManagement/Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively withina team in a fast‑paced environment
• Provide excellent patient service and ensure confidentiality ofpatient information

Duties include the following

• Venous, capillary and special collections includingneonatal/pediatric collections, difficult draws
• Prioritize work or create the proper response to Stat, Urgentand Routine requests
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers to ensure qualitypatient care
• Receiving and organizing requests for blood collectio
• Dispatch samples to the laboratory
• Assisting with inventory and supply control
• Assist in the orientation/training of new staff or students
• Organizing workload among technical team to ensure theefficiency

Salary Range: $32.480 to 37.020

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 vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

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.

Language Skills according to Thunder Bay Regional Health SciencesCentre's Oral Proficiency Scale are

required.

As a proposed designated position under the French Language Policy(HR‑esa‑12) Level 2 ‑ French

Our Culture: Diversity, Inclusivity, and EEO

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible 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 serve and 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported.