About the role
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!
Hours: Casual (Hours are 0730-1230, no weekends; no Statutory holidays)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Phlebotomy
- Set-up and monitor tests as appropriate
- Identify patient, receive sample and explain collection procedure
- Process samples according to lab procedures
- Performs specific tests on urine as required
- Label and sort specimens
- Administrative tasks including logging information, order entry, reporting, data processing, filing and retrieving records
- Perform proper infection prevention and control strategies/processes
- Appropriate preparation of kits/agents
- Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant Program, with 1 to 2 years related experience or; equivalent hands on experience
- Registered with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and/or OSMT preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment (centrifuge) and methods for packaging specimens and venipuncture
- Computer skills
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
About Homewood Health Centre
For over 140 years, our expert, inter-disciplinary medical and clinical teams have helped many people move forward in treatment and toward their recovery at the Homewood Health Centre. Our fully accredited medical facility, located on over 50 acres of property in Guelph, Ontario, provides an opportunity for those living with addiction or mental health challenges to get specialized treatment for their needs. Our staff, consisting of over 650 medical professionals, take a comprehensive, holistic and integrated approach to helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives. As one of the leading mental health, trauma and addiction treatment facilities in Canada, Homewood Health Centre offers a multitude of programs including specialized treatment for First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, mature adults and so many more. Reach out today at: 866-932-0037 or find more details on our website linked below
About the role
Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work with supportive colleagues who are passionate about improving lives and champions for quality and continuous learning.
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers. If you are looking for a company that is constantly moving forward in pursuit of successful outcomes, get ready to love it here!
Hours: Casual (Hours are 0730-1230, no weekends; no Statutory holidays)
What You’ll Be Doing
- Phlebotomy
- Set-up and monitor tests as appropriate
- Identify patient, receive sample and explain collection procedure
- Process samples according to lab procedures
- Performs specific tests on urine as required
- Label and sort specimens
- Administrative tasks including logging information, order entry, reporting, data processing, filing and retrieving records
- Perform proper infection prevention and control strategies/processes
- Appropriate preparation of kits/agents
- Commitment to working within Homewood’s Health and Safety Standards
What We’re Looking For
- Graduate of an approved Laboratory Assistant Program, with 1 to 2 years related experience or; equivalent hands on experience
- Registered with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science and/or OSMT preferred
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment (centrifuge) and methods for packaging specimens and venipuncture
- Computer skills
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Homewood Health Centre requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
Why work with us Homewood Health is Canada’s largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture values service excellence, integrity, collaboration and innovation. Our people make a difference!
As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity and inclusion. For this reason, we encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups including women, racialized and indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.
About Homewood Health Centre
For over 140 years, our expert, inter-disciplinary medical and clinical teams have helped many people move forward in treatment and toward their recovery at the Homewood Health Centre. Our fully accredited medical facility, located on over 50 acres of property in Guelph, Ontario, provides an opportunity for those living with addiction or mental health challenges to get specialized treatment for their needs. Our staff, consisting of over 650 medical professionals, take a comprehensive, holistic and integrated approach to helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives. As one of the leading mental health, trauma and addiction treatment facilities in Canada, Homewood Health Centre offers a multitude of programs including specialized treatment for First Responders, Healthcare Professionals, mature adults and so many more. Reach out today at: 866-932-0037 or find more details on our website linked below