Background:
Applications are now being accepted for a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday-Sunday, days, afternoons, and midnight shifts, including holidays.

- Graduate of A Medical Laboratory Technician Program from an accredited College – required
- MLPAO membership – required
- Certified by CSMLS, MLPAO, or equivalent required

Experience:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant will demonstrate aptitude in all General Laboratory areas including:

- Reagent, sample and smear preparation, staining of smears, preparation of kits;
- Operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by a technologist, routine
- Equipment maintenance, including temperature monitoring;
- Set up of laboratory tests, as applicable;
- Results transcription, record filing and retrieval;
- Phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing.
- Training in blood collecting techniques, familiar with medical terminology;

Skills/Ability:

- Evidence of good interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a health care setting;




- Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information;
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment;
- General valuable health and a level of functional ability appropriate to the demands of the position.
- Must be able to draw blood from patients of all ages (Newborns – Adults)
- Able to prioritize and perform reliably;
- Able to work with little supervision;
- Able to participate as a member of the health care team;
- Computer skills;
- Phlebotomy skills.
- French language skills an asset

Other:

- General good health, good attendance record and a level of fitness appropriate for the demands of the position is a requirement.

Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal chance employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at [email protected].

📌 Medical Laboratory Assistant (Canada)
🏢 Erie Shores Healthcare
📍 Canada