Medical Laboratory Assistant – #591-25

Brightshores Health System; Meaford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join their team in Meaford. The role involves collecting samples, conducting medical tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have a Certified Lab Assistant Diploma and demonstrate strong teamwork, organizational skills, and the ability to handle a fast-paced environment. This position offers a competitive wage and requires flexibility in scheduling, including off-shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified Lab Assistant with focus on medical laboratory standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.
• Strong familiarity with lab and hospital software.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and conduct medical laboratory tests.
• Set up and maintain medical laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to safety and operational standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Familiarity with lab software systems

Effective interaction skills

Initiative and good judgement

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Record-keeping accuracy

Flexibility in scheduling

Ability to handle stressful situations

Confidentiality

Education

MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY POSITION LOCATION: MEAFORD
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: FULL TIME, LESS THAN 37.5 HRS/WEEK, 0.8 FTE
WAGE RATE: $32.59 - $37.26

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
• 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 Core, collections, off-shifts, standby, oncall 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
• 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

Preferred

• Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred
• Point of Care Testing Experience preferred to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitude