Medical Laboratory Assistant Specimen Receiving

2 days ago

Ottawa ON, Ottawa Census Division, ON; Ontario, Canada William Osler Health System Full-time

Support specimen receiving at William Osler Health System using patient identification, laboratory procedures, and accurate documentation. Work across multiple Osler sites.

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will receive, process, store, and ship specimens within hospital laboratory receiving areas. The position involves specimen acceptance criteria, quality control, equipment operation, inventory monitoring, and communication. Recent hospital laboratory receiving experience or clinical placement is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and unpack specimens from multiple delivery sources
  • Verify patient identification, requisitions, specimens, and aliquots
  • Apply specimen acceptance and rejection criteria
  • Prepare and ship samples to referral laboratories
  • Maintain storage, inventory, equipment, and laboratory workspaces

Requirements:

  • Ontario secondary school diploma
  • Accredited medical laboratory assistant or technician program
  • Current OSMT, CSMLS, or CMLTO voluntary roster registration
  • Recent hospital laboratory receiving experience or clinical placement
  • Transport of Dangerous Goods knowledge and training

Bring organized specimen handling, quality awareness, and communication skills to Medical Laboratory Assistant work across Osler sites.