Laboratory Assistant Float
As a Laboratory Assistant float, you are responsible for obtaining quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, conducting patient tests, and maintaining quality metrics in a positive team environment. You also provide customer service to create the best possible patient experience, displaying empathy and care in stressful situations.

Employment Details

Status: Permanent Full Time (28 hours guaranteed weekly)

Vacancy type: Existing

Shift: Day Shift, Monday to Friday, 6:45 am – 5:30 pm and half day on Saturdays (On Site)

Location: Ottawa and surrounding areas

MLPAO/CSMLS Certification is strongly recommended

Responsibilities

Create an ideal customer experience that is best in class and engages with individuals around our products and services

Accurately enter data, patient, and test information for Ministry of Health requisitions

Obtain quality blood samples and other specimens from patients, using skillful venipuncture techniques in keeping with Dynacare’s mission and values

Sort and steer specimens, perform ECGs, Holter Hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collections

Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for the handling of suitable and unsuitable samples

Ensure all confidential information is maintained in a secure fashion

Contribute to meeting departmental/corporate quality metrics,



regulatory compliance and quality indicators

Qualifications

Completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or a Medical Lab Assistance course with specialized training in phlebotomy

Customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s health

Demonstrated skill in phlebotomy, managing anxious patients through the sample obtaining process in a pleasant, calming, and reassuring manner

Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment

Extremely detail oriented

Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables clear communication of instructions to patients

Working Conditions

Medical laboratory environment

May be required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds

Repetitive movements with frequent computer use

May require frequent standing, sitting, bending, etc.

Pay
Pay rate: $21.00-$24.75 per hour. Final pay offer will consider experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Dynacare is proud to be an equal chance employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all employees. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy, requests for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.

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📌 Lab Assistant - #2026-11895 (reqID) (Quebec City)
🏢 Dynacare
📍 Quebec City