Medical Laboratory Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-time 2025-13602 (2025-13602)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to provide critical support in Anatomic Pathology. The role involves specimen handling, data entry, and collaborative efforts with medical staff to ensure top-quality patient care. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and the ability to excel in a fast-paced, technological environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Anatomic Pathology.
• Knowledge of privacy regulations.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services for quality patient care.
• Handle specimen (receiving/sorting) and perform routine technical procedures.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support quality services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Education

MLA certification with MLPAO or equivalent

TDG certification

Tools

CoPath lab information system

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Anatomic Pathology - Regular Full-time 2025-13602 (2025-13602)

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Job Summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant in Anatomic Pathology provides support services to ensure quality patient care. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, specimen handling (receiving, sorting), routine technical procedures, CoPath computer data entry, filing and retrieving records, equipment maintenance, front-line customer service, and other duties as required. The role involves collaboration with peers, Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs), pathologists, and management to support best practices, quality services, and a safe working environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in Anatomic Pathology
• MLA certification with MLPAO or equivalent
• TDG certification
• Knowledge of privacy regulations related to confidential information
• Experience handling all specimen types demonstrating good laboratory practices
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing, highly technological environment
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of specimen and diagnostic terminology with accurate spelling
• Fast, accurate keyboard data entry
• Knowledge of CoPath lab information system is an asset
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team and independently with limited supervision

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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