Medical Laboratory Technician – LAB 07/26

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Employment Works is seeking a Certified Medical Laboratory Technician in Ontario. You will perform specimen processing, analyses, and related clerical duties in a busy lab environment.

The ideal candidate holds MLPAO or CSMLS certifications, with asset skills in phlebotomy, specimen handling, and CI/CD training. Expect a CUPE-aligned wage and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• MLPAO or CSMLS Certification required.
• Laboratory experience is an asset.
• Phlebotomy experience an asset.
• Specimen preparation or blood procurement training an asset.
• TDG knowledge an asset.
• WHMIS trained.
• Proficient keyboarding and word processing.
• Ability to deal with the public effectively.
• Flexibility in performing duties.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to speak Oji-Cree an asset.
• Current First Aid or CPR an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation).
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Clerical duties: filing, statistics, answering phones.
• Packaging of specimens for transport.
• Filing of records and referral lab reports.
• Procure venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neonates.
• Planting and streaking of microbiology specimens for reading by an MLT.
• Urinalysis (excluding microscopic).
• Record quality control results for interpretation by an MLT.
• Cleans and disinfects work areas and centrifuges.
• Defrosts lab refrigerators and freezers.
• Maintain equipment and temperature monitoring of controlled areas.
• Operate automated instruments after training.
• Perform sub-culturing of stock cultures.
• Set up serology tests (e.g., pregnancy) for immediate reading by MLT.
• Other duties per job description and infection control policies.

Skills

MLPAO Certification

CSMLS Certification

Phlebotomy

Specimen Preparation

TDG Knowledge

WHMIS

Keyboarding

Public Interaction

Flexibility

Communication Skills

Oji-Cree

First Aid/CPR

Multidisciplinary Lab

Job description

Job Summary:

The Certified Medical Laboratory Technician must be knowledgeable in the theory, technique and clinical application of the various procedures performed and must be skilled in the performance of those procedures. The Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician must conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with the Standards of Practice as described within the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

Qualifications:

• MLPAO or CSMLS Certification
• Previous Work Experience in a Laboratory an Asset
• Phlebotomy Experience an Asset
• Course in Specimen Preparation and Handling and/or Blood Procurement an Asset
• TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Knowledge an Asset
• WHMIS
• Proficient Keyboarding and Word Processing Skills
• Ability to Deal with Public Effectively
• Flexibility in Performing Job Duties
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Speak Oji-Cree an Asset
• Current First Aid or CPR an Asset
• Ability to work in a busy multidiscipline laboratory

Job Duties:

• Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges
• Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies
• Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones
• Packaging of Specimens for transport
• Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports
• Perform all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neonates
• Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)
• Planting and streaking of microbiology specimens and controls, including set up of anaerobic and CO2 jars, for reading by an MLT
• Urinalysis (excluding microscopic)
• Recording quality control results for interpretation and approval by an MLT
• Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges
• Cleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezers
• Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies
• Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones
• Packaging of Specimens for transport
• Temperature monitoring of thermally controlled equipment and work areas
• Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports
• Operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by qualified staff
• Sub-culturing of stock cultures
• Set up of serology tests, e.g., pregnancy test (to be read and interpreted immediately by a MLT)
• Routine equipment maintenance
• Other duties as outlined in the job description
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Salary:

$34.12-$36.68; In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Competition No.

LAB 07/26 Please quote on your application.

Closing Date:

When filled.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.