Medical Laboratory Assistant – #289-25

Brightshores Health System; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Owen Sound is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to join its laboratory team. The ideal candidate will hold a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program diploma and possess CSMLS or MLPAO certification. Responsibilities include collecting samples, conducting laboratory tests, and maintaining equipment. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential. The role requires the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work off-shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Certification from MLPAO or CSMLS or eligibility for certification.
• Willingness to work off-shifts, weekends, and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and conduct laboratory tests.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure cleanliness.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff and provide patient interaction.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Lab and hospital software systems

Effective interaction skills

Ability to organize and prioritize

Education

Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

MLPAO or CSMLS Certification or eligibility

Job description

Overview

DEPARTMENT : LABORATORY

POSITION LOCATION : OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION : OPSEU - HPD

STATUS : PART-TIME

WAGE RATE : $32.59 - $37.26

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within his / her 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, Ontario Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

Required :

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• MLPAO or CSMLS Certification or eligibility
• 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 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, weekends and on-call shifts as scheduled
• 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
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• 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