CLASSIFICATION: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORYPOSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPD

STATUS: PART-TIMEREASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT

WAGE RATE: $34.32 - $39.24

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within their scope of skilled practice in a team environment to collect samples, conduct medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. The MLA must practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, CMLTO, Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required
MLPAO or CSMLS Certified Lab Assistant Diploma
Secondary Education or equivalent is required
Phlebotomy experience an asset
Demonstrated understanding and use of lab and hospital software systems (i.e. LIS, Document management system)
Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, technologists, suppliers, Ministry of Health)
Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in a stressful workplace
Ability to work in a team workplace
Ability to organize, prioritize and adapt to constant changing priorities




Competency as described in the Competency Profile - Medical Laboratory Assistant, as published by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Availability to work off-shifts, standby, on call and weekends as scheduled, and ability for multi-site coverage when required
Ability to function effectively in a team environment
Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations
Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores' values - We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

📌 Medical Lab Assistant Laboratory #488 26 Edmonton (Canada)
🏢 brightshores
📍 Canada