Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory #488-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; Remote; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound is hiring a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to collect samples, perform tests, and maintain laboratory equipment within regulatory guidelines. The MLA will work under the Manager of Laboratory and support patient safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will have a MLPAO or CSMLS diploma, plus lab software exposure and strong teamwork abilities. Availability for off-shifts and multi-site coverage is expected in a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

• 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 (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 CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant Competency Profile.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Availability to work off-shifts, standby, on call and weekends as scheduled, and multi-site coverage when required.
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, interruptions and high pressure situations.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records.
• Advocates Brightshores values and patient safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples, conduct medical laboratory tests.
• Set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment.
• Work in accordance with regulations and standards and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Team player

Lab software

Communication

Attention to detail

Stress management

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Education

Lab Assistant Diploma (MLPAO/CSMLS)

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: PART-TIMEREASON 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