Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory #512-26

Brightshores; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Southampton to join a diagnostic team. The MLA will collect samples, perform tests, and assist with setting up and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include MLA/CSMLS certification and secondary education; phlebotomy experience is an asset. The role involves shift work, standard safety practices, and collaboration across departments to ensure patient safety and high-quality results.

Qualifications

• MLA diploma or certification required (MLPAO/CSMLS).
• Secondary education or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy experience an asset.
• Familiarity with lab software systems (LIS, DMS).
• Ability to interact with staff, physicians, patients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and conduct medical laboratory tests.
• Set up, clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Adhere to Laboratory Technology Act and hospital regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Work in a team environment and support patient safety.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Communication

Stress management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Education

MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma

Secondary Education or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Document management system

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY POSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTON

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, < 37.5 HRS/WK (0.8 FTE), TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOV 2027)REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $34.32 - $39.24

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within their scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples, conduct medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. The MLA must practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, CMLTO, Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

• MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma
• Secondary Education or equivalent is required
• Phlebotomy experience an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and use of lab and hospital software systems (i.e. LIS, Document management system)
• Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, technologists, suppliers, Ministry of Health)
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in a stressful environment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and adapt to constant changing priorities
• Competency as described in the Competency Profile – Medical Laboratory Assistant, as published by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Availability to work off-shifts, standby, on call and weekends as scheduled, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment