Medical Laboratory Assistant

Manitoulin Health Centre; Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Manitoulin Health Centre is seeking a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen procurement, processing and basic clerical tasks in the laboratory. The MLA works under supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist and follows standard policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy in inpatient and outpatient settings, labeling and routing specimens, maintaining quality control practices and assisting with point-of-care testing as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Laboratory Assistants course or Medical Laboratory Technician certificate.
• Current certificate with the OSMT as a Registered Medical Laboratory Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy in Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
• Inform patients about procedures and provide instructions as needed.
• Procure and label specimens according to established protocols.
• Validate patient and order information according to lab policy.
• Process specimens according to established requirements.
• Prepare specimens for transport following regulations.
• Perform lab tests under supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Participate in cleanup, maintenance and inventory checks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Point of care testing

Quality control basics

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Lab Assistants course or MLT certificate

Registered MLA with OSMT

Tools

Meditech Lab module

Policy & Procedures platform

Learning Management System

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant – Casual

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performs a combination of duties including specimen procurement and processing.

The Medical Laboratory Assistant may perform technical procedures under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist in compliance with current legislation and the policies and procedures of the Manitoulin Health Centre Laboratory.

JOB DUTIES:

• Perform phlebotomy in both Inpatient and Outpatient settings
• Inform patients about procedures and give instructions as needed
• Validate relevant data and ensure that appropriate specimens are procured, troubleshoot as needed
• Procure and label specimens according to established protocols
• Validate patient and order information according to lab policy
• Process specimens according to established requirements
• Assess specimen suitability and integrity and process accordingly
• Prepare specimens for transport following Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations
• Perform clerical duties with little or no supervision
• Perform lab tests according to Standards of Practice under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
• Participate in cleanup and maintenance
• Monitor supplies for expiry dates and ensure stock rotation
• Follow Quality Assurance policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance initiatives
• Perform only those duties that do not require interpretation, assessment or the exercise of independent judgement
• Provide training for various laboratory functions including phlebotomy and point of care testing
• Other duties as required by the Lab Medical Director or Lab Manager

PATIENT SAFETY:

It is recognized that the processes employed by this staff position impact upon the safety and efficacy of MHC’s patient care activities.
All incumbents are directed to therefore utilize processes that contribute to the overall safe culture environment of our hospital.
This is a direct responsibility of each and every staff member of this organization..

COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIOURAL:

• Service and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Leadership Presence

COMPETENCIES/TECHNICAL:

• Proficient in specimen collection, handling and processing
• Point of Care System proficiency
• Knowledge of basic Quality Control practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Platform (Word, Excel and Outlook), Policy & Procedures platform and Learning Management System
• Proficient in Meditech Lab module

STARTING WAGE:

$32.59-$37.26 per hour based on experience

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Licensure)

Required:

• Graduate of a recognized Laboratory Assistants course or Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (One (1) year community college)
• Current certificate with the OSMT as a Registered Medical Laboratory Assistant

Preferred:

• Recent/related experience in hospital setting
• Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Applicants with the required qualifications may be interviewed.

MHC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2-S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

MHC is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please advise Human Resources.