Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Hamilton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to perform laboratory tests and procedures under supervision. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 education and OSMT certification, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include specimen handling, operating lab equipment, and participating in quality assurance activities. This role offers a chance to contribute to healthcare innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent.
• OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate.
• Data entry and order skills in Meditech.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains competence in receiving, handling, and processing specimens.
• Registers and accessioning using Meditech.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.
• Reports unusual situations to an MLT.
• Works in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Assists in maintaining inventory control.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Data entry and order skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Education

Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent

OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate

Tools

Meditech

Job description

UNIT SUMMARY

The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

POSITION SUMMARY

Practices and performs, under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, with accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
• OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
• Data entry and order skills in Meditech
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains competence in the receiving, handling, processing, identification, recording, labeling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory testing
• Registering and accessioning using Meditech
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Reports failure and maintains documentation of laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities to meet HRLMP objectives
• Recognizes unusual situations and reports immediately to a MLT
• Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assists in maintaining inventory control
• Maintains competency as a MLA through participation in training and continuing education
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Maintains competence and certification in transportation of dangerous goods
• Transcribes referral laboratory results accurately
• Preparation of patient samples for virological/molecular testing
• Other tasks as directed by the MLT