Medical Lab Assistant – Laboratory #460-26

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant collects samples, conducts medical laboratory tests, and maintains laboratory equipment within their scope of practice. They must ensure compliance with hospital regulations and standards while working effectively in a team environment.

Job details

Categories: Allied Health Professionals Location(s): Owen Sound Types: Full Time Temporary CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE APRIL 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. Required 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

What you’ll do

The Medical Laboratory Assistant collects samples, conducts medical laboratory tests, and maintains laboratory equipment within their scope of practice. They must ensure compliance with hospital regulations and standards while working effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma and possess secondary education or equivalent. Proficiency in laboratory software systems and the ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and on-call, are required.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory testing
• Sample collection
• Laboratory equipment maintenance
• LIS software
• Document management system
• Record keeping
• Teamwork
• Prioritization
• Communication
• Patient safety
• Health and safety compliance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research