Medical Laboratory Assistant

Richmond Hill, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 10, 2026
1 position

$33–$37 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Collects blood from pre-operative, elective, in-hospital, and emergency patients, and receives, identifies, processes, and documents specimens, including those sent to external agencies. Performs electrocardiograms, registers patients, enters laboratory test orders, operates the Core Lab automated line, and investigates specimen-related issues.

Job details

Job Description Laboratory Assistants who share our commitment to quality, patient-centred care. Ultimately, this is where you want to be. Performs venipuncture for pre-operative, electives, in-hospital and emergency clients. Prepares and documents specimens for referral to external agencies. Performs electrocardiograms along with operating the Core Lab Automated pre analytical component. Contribute To Safe, Quality Care By Performs blood procurement for pre-operative, electives, in-hospital and emergency clients following lab Policies and Procedures for identification and collection of specimens. Ensures specimens received from other departments are accessioned and processed quickly. Prepares and completes documentation of specimens for referral to external agencies. Troubleshoots, problem solves and investigates incidents relating to missing specimens or other specimen concerns. Performs electrocardiograms. Performs patient registration and order entry of laboratory tests. Places Core Lab samples on the Automated Line, troubleshoots as required What must you have? Laboratory Assistant Certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent. CMLTO, CSMLS or MLPAO Registration required What else do you bring? Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Minimum 3 years current MLA Hospital work experience. Computer skills in a windows environment. Proven attendance record. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all. Ability to perform the essential duties of the job. Effectively uses empathy in interactions with others. Demonstrates behaviours consistent with Mackenzie Health’s Commitment to Caring. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Mackenzie Health – Excellence, Leadership and Empathy. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment. Preferably, Your Profile Also Includes Previous experience within the Medical Laboratory Assistant classification. This position is being represented by OPSEU Paramedical. You may be required to work at any site of Mackenzie Health. Mackenzie Health is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Laboratory Assistant Certificate from a recognized educational institution or equivalent, along with CMLTO, CSMLS, or MLPAO registration. Requires at least three years of current hospital Medical Laboratory Assistant experience, Windows computer skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to follow patient and staff safety procedures.