VACANCY DETAILS VACANCY NUMBER: 44379CG
JOB TITLE: LAB ASSISTANT, CPT
STATUS: CASUAL PART TIME
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
LOCATION: MAROTTA FAMILY HOSPITAL, ST. CATHARINES
HOURS OF WORK: AVAILABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR DAYS, AFTERNOONS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND STATUTORY HOLIDAYS. SHIFTS MAY BE OFFERED IN ADVANCE OR ARISE ON SHORT NOTICE, INCLUDING LAST-MINUTE CALL-INS, BASED ON OPERATIONAL NEEDS
POSTING DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2026
CLOSING DATE: 21 SEPTEMBER 2026
UNION: ONTARIO PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEE'S UNION
WAGE RANGE: $32.59 TO $37.26 PER HOUR
POSITION OBJECTIVE Functioning as a team player, the Medical Laboratory Assistant will support all staff in the provision of quality laboratory services to assist physicians and other health care providers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. This includes performing technical and non-technical procedures as required, under the general supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Required to perform relevant cardio testing procedures on an as needed basis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant will focus on meeting or exceeding our patient/client needs and will support the mission, vision and values as determined by Niagara Health while providing safe and competent patient/client care. The successful candidate's home site will be the site listed above and must be willing to work at two or more sites.
QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited Laboratory Assistant Program
Current registration as Medical Laboratory Assistant with the Ontario Society of Medical Technologists or the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science
Recent related clinical experience as a medical laboratory assistant in a clinical laboratory environment
Demonstrated advanced skills in phlebotomy techniques for patients/clients of all ages
Applies knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice




Applies Niagara Health values and qualified practice standards to patient/client care and service
Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education and relevant practical experience in problem solving
Working knowledge of computers, Laboratory Information Systems and other related Hospital systems
Consistent and regular attendance required
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📌 0000044379 - LAB ASSISTANT, CPT (Ontario)
🏢 Niagara Health
📍 Ontario