Medical Laboratory Technician - Temporary Part-Time (Multi-Site, SMMH Home Site)

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare; Bracebridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Staff referral program

HOOPP pension

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician for a temporary part-time role spanning South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital in Huntsville. The position involves handling specimens, venipuncture, ECGs, and reporting, with flexibility to cover days, evenings, nights and weekends.

You must be a graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program and hold or be willing to obtain certification (MLPAO or CSMLS).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program.
• Current Lab Assistant Certification with MLPAO or CSMLS, or willingness to obtain within timeframe.
• Hospital-based experience including ECG, blood collection and specimen reception.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, separate, record and distribute specimens for analysis.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection and ECGs for patients.
• File, sort and distribute laboratory reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and organize workflow.
• Document procedures for statistics and billing purposes.

Skills

Venipuncture

ECG procedures

Instrumentation knowledge

Medical terminology

MS Office

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician - Temporary Part-Time (Multi-Site, SMMH Home Site)

Multi-Site (Working at both HDMH & SMMH)

Tracking Code

26-457

Position Type

Temporary Part Time - Undetermined Length

Salary Range

$32.59 - $37.26

Salary Type

Hourly

Union

OPSEU Paramedical

Posted Date

10/1/2026

Job Closing Date

11/6/2026

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

As a Laboratory Technician, you are a vital member of the Laboratory Department performing duties such as:

• 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: 12-18 months

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