Medical Laboratory Assistant - Casual

Manitoulin Health Centre; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoulin Health Centre seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen procurement and processing in a hospital laboratory environment.

The MLA may perform technical procedures under supervision and contribute to QA initiatives, while handling phlebotomy, data validation, and clerical duties across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Laboratory Assistants course or Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (one year community college).
• Current certificate with the OSMT as a Registered Medical Laboratory Assistant.
• Preferred: TDG certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy in Inpatient and Outpatient settings.
• Inform patients about procedures and give instructions as needed.
• Validate data and ensure proper specimens are procured; troubleshoot as needed.
• Procure and label specimens per established protocols.
• Validate patient and order information according to lab policy.
• Process specimens per established requirements and assess integrity.
• Prepare specimens for transport following TDG regulations.
• Perform clerical duties with supervision.
• Perform lab tests under supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).
• Participate in cleanup and maintenance; monitor supplies and stock rotation.
• Follow Quality Assurance policies and participate in QA initiatives.
• Provide training for lab functions including phlebotomy and point of care testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Quality Control basics

Microsoft Office

Education

Lab Assistant certificate

Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate

Tools

Meditech Lab module

Policy & Procedures platform

Learning Management System

Job description

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.

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 requirementsAssess 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.

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.

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.

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