Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory #460-26

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Owen Sound. You will collect samples, perform tests, and help maintain lab equipment in a team environment.

Applicants should hold a MLPAO or CSMLS Diploma and have secondary education; phlebotomy experience is an asset. This is a full-time, temporary position with exposure to multi-site coverage.

Qualifications

• MLPAO or CSMLS certified laboratory diploma required.
• Secondary education or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and conduct medical laboratory tests.
• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Follow hospital regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Stress management

Initiative

Education

MLPAO or CSMLS Diploma

Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Document management system

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: LABORATORYPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE APRIL 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT WAGE RATE: $34.32 - $39.24

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within their scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples, conduct medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. The MLA must practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, CMLTO, Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

• MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma
• Secondary Education or equivalent is required
• Phlebotomy experience an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and use of lab and hospital software systems (i.e. LIS, Document management system)
• Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, technologists, suppliers, Ministry of Health)
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and adapt to constant changing priorities
• Competency as described in the Competency Profile – Medical Laboratory Assistant, as published by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Availability to work off-shifts, standby, on call and weekends as scheduled, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment