Non-Registered Technician 3 - Core Lab - Charl

Socket.dev; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support HRLMP across Charlton, King and West 5th campuses. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen handling, LIS registration and routine lab tasks under supervision of an MLT.

The position requires MLA certification (OSMT) and Grade 12 or equivalent, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to safety and patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens including phlebotomy.
• Perform patient procedures such as ECG Holter Monitor.
• Maintain competence in receiving, handling, processing, labeling and dispatch of specimens for testing.
• Register and accession using LIS.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment per HRLMP procedures.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate

Tools

LIS

Job description

Position Details

Job Number: JR01791

Department: Lab Stat Core Charlton

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Job Type: Regular, Part time

Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months

Number of Positions: 1

Union: OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $32.59 - $37.26

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday

Time of Day: Afternoons, Days, Nights

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date: 2026-08-20

Closing Date: 2026-08-27

Job Description

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 with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Collection of appropriate specimens including phlebotomy
• Performs specific patient procedures e.g. ECG Holter Monitor
• Maintains competence in the receiving handling processing identification recording labeling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory testing
• Registering and accessioning using LIS
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Reports failure and maintains documentation of laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Immediately requests direction from a MLT
• 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
• Other tasks as directed by the MLT

This position will work between Charlton King and West 5th campuses.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).