Medical Laboratory Assistant - Emergency

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider that prioritizes inclusivity and community service. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in patient care, performing vital tasks such as venipuncture, ECGs, and data entry. This position offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and grow your career in a nationally recognized hospital system. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the opportunity for you. Be part of a dedicated team that values respect, excellence, and collaboration in health care.

Qualifications

• Must have certification with OSMT and/or CSMLS.
• Experience in drawing blood from neonates and paediatric patients is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Calmness under pressure

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Certification and registration with OSMT and/or CSMLS

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Medical Laboratory Assistant - Emergency

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One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke, and surrounding communities.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training, and promotional opportunities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Performs venipuncture and capillary collections.
• Performs ECGs.
• Some computer data entry.
• Contribute to ensuring a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Must have certification and registration with OSMT and/or CSMLS.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Must have experience drawing blood from neonates, capillary blood draws, paediatric oncology, and mental health patients.
• Must perform ECGs.
• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Good organizational/prioritization skills.
• Must remain calm while performing tasks.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record.
• Meditech experience is an asset.
• May be required to travel between and work at all Osler sites.

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days/Nights 12 hours, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements).

Internal application deadline: February 18, 2025. Applications are still open for external applicants.

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care