Job Summary:
The Certified Medical Laboratory Technician must be knowledgeable in the theory, technique and clinical application of the various procedures performed and must be skilled in the performance of those procedures. The Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician must conduct themselves in a skilled manner in accordance with the Standards of Practice as described within the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS).

Qualifications:

MLPAO or CSMLS Certification

Previous Work Experience in a Laboratory an Asset

Phlebotomy Experience an Asset

Course in Specimen Preparation and Handling and/or Blood Procurement an Asset

TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods Knowledge an Asset

WHMIS

Proficient Keyboarding and Word Processing Skills

Ability to Deal with Public Effectively

Flexibility in Performing Job Duties

Excellent Communication Skills

Ability to Speak Oji-Cree an Asset

Current First Aid or CPR an Asset

Ability to work in a busy multidiscipline laboratory

Job Duties:

Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)

Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges

Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies

Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones

Packaging of Specimens for transport

Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports

Perform all aspects of blood specimen procurement, including venous and capillary blood samples from adults, children and neonates

Sample preparation for analysis (labeling, accessioning, separation, centrifugation)





Planting and streaking of microbiology specimens and controls, including set up of anaerobic and CO2 jars, for reading by an MLT

Urinalysis (excluding microscopic)

Recording quality control results for interpretation and approval by an MLT

Cleans and disinfects laboratory work areas and centrifuges

Cleans and defrosts laboratory refrigerators and freezers

Maintains adequate laboratory inventory of supplies

Clerical duties, such as filing, statistics, answering phones

Packaging of Specimens for transport

Temperature monitoring of thermally controlled equipment and work areas

Filing of records, retrieval of files, Referral Lab reports

Operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by qualified staff

Sub-culturing of stock cultures

Set up of serology tests, e.g., pregnancy test (to be read and interpreted immediately by a MLT)

Routine equipment maintenance

Other duties as outlined in the job description

Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Salary:
$34.12-$36.68; In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement

Competition No.
LAB 07/26 Please quote on your application.

Closing Date:
When filled.

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.

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📌 Medical Laboratory Technician – LAB 07/26 (Ontario)
🏢 Northwest Employment Works
📍 Ontario