Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory #512-26

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores Health System in Southampton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department. The MLA will collect samples, run tests, and help maintain equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires MLPAO or CSMLS certification and secondary education, with familiarity with LIS and document management systems. Availability for off-shifts and multi-site coverage is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have MLPAO or CSMLS Lab Assistant Diploma.
• Secondary education or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with LIS and hospital software systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and perform medical laboratory tests.
• Set up, clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Comply with lab regulations and patient safety standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Lab Assistant Diploma (MLPAO/CSMLS)

Secondary Education or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory LIS systems

Document management system

Job description

Categories

Allied Health Professionals

Location(s)

Southampton

Types

Full Time less than 37.5 hr/wk Temporary

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:

• 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