Medical Laboratory Technician (Temporary Full-Time)

SilkRoad; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

HOOPP pension

Staff referral program

Collaborative team

Job summary

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technician on a temporary full-time basis. The role spans both SMMH in Bracebridge and HDMH in Huntsville, with shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Key duties include specimen handling, venipuncture, ECGs, and reporting, within a patient-focused lab setting. Experience in a hospital lab and competency with MS Office are valued; availability to work across sites is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Current Lab Assistant Certification with MLPAO or CSMLS or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, and distribute specimens for in-house analysis or reference lab.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection, and ECGs for in/out patients.
• Distribute laboratory reports and maintain documentation for billing/statistics.

Skills

ECG collection

Blood draw

Lab reports

Excel

Instrumentation

Communication

Education

MLA program

MLPAO/CSMLS cert

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician (Temporary Full-Time)

Multi-Site (Working at both HDMH & SMMH)

Tracking Code

26-407

Position Type

Temporary Full Time - Undetermined Length

Salary Range

$34.32 - $39.24

Salary Type

Hourly

Union

OPSEU Paramedical

Posted Date

9/1/2026

Job Closing Date

10/9/2026

Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.

ROLE

• Receive, identify, separate, record and distribute biological specimens for in house analysis or to a reference laboratory.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection and ECG’s on in and out patients.
• Separate, file, sort and distribute laboratory reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and organize workflow.
• Documentation of procedures for statistical and billing purposes of the Laboratory.
• Must be able to work independently and meet the physical demands required for venipuncture collection and ECG tracing (back mobility and reaching).
• Performs testing procedures as required in other areas in the Laboratory such as Microbiology and Pathology.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Current Lab Assistant Certification with either the Medical Laboratory Professional’s Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science(CSMLS) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Laboratory training will occur on site
• Previous working knowledge and experience in a computerized hospital laboratory in an acute care setting performing ECG, inpatient and outpatient blood collection and specimen reception.
• Computer knowledge and usage.(i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Require knowledge of instrumentation principles.
• Perform or call in appropriate personnel for maintenance of instrumentation.
• Knowledge of blood collection systems.

DESIRED SKILLS , EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION

• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience working to Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician full scope of practice.

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Extended health benefits (Permanent Full-Time only)
• Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location(s): Multi-Site, working at both South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Department: Laboratory.

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental re quirements and as per the collective agreement.

Anticipated End Date: March 1, 2027

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled