Medical Laboratory Assistant

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive healthcare organization committed to exemplary patient care and community service. In this permanent full-time role, you'll be responsible for specimen collection, data entry, and office duties in a dynamic clinical laboratory environment. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this organization empowers its staff to excel and make a meaningful impact on patient experiences. If you have the required certifications and a passion for quality healthcare, this is the opportunity to thrive in a supportive and innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for specimen collection and processing.
• Perform data entry and manage referral specimens.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of laboratory computer systems

Medical Terminology

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Education

Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario certification

Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science certification

Medical Terminology Certificate

Job description

• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun - All Shifts, weekends and holidays
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: OT Pre/Post Analysis

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Responsible for all duties related to specimen collection and processing, data entry, referral specimens and office duties.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS/SCSLM) certification.
• 2 - 5 years recent experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• Knowledge of laboratory computer systems
• Medical Terminology Certificate
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with the public
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours:Monday to Sunday -All shifts, weekends and holidays; 4 and 8 hour shifts (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $30.49to $35.16 per hour

Date Posted:May 8, 2025

Internal Applicants Due By:May 15, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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