Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Exeter, Canada South Huron Hospital Association Full time

**Competition**:

- 2023-016

**Program**:

- Laboratory

**Position Type**:

- Part Time

**Start Date**:

- 2023-03-08 14:00

**Closing Date**:

- 2023-03-15 14:00

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**Medical Laboratory Assistant**

**Part-Time position available**

**OPSEU Bargaining Unit**

**Position Summary**:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (“MLA”) is responsible for collecting blood samples from patients, cleaning and maintaining medical laboratory equipment, and providing support services to the Lab. In addition, as a member of the Laboratory Team the Laboratory Assistant actively participates in priority setting, developing strategies for work completion, acting as a liaison between physicians and laboratory staff and adheres to hospital policies, procedures, objectives and goals.

**Responsibilities**:

- Receiving and registering patients for the purposes of collecting blood, venous and capillary samples, and other specimens.
- Phlebotomy techniques and all types of blood collection.
- Identifying, accessing, and determining the suitability of specimens for testing.
- Preparing patients and specimens for testing, i.e.: patient collection instructions, storage and transport, centrifugation, aliquot, etc.
- Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analysis under the supervision of a Technologist.
- Prepare and send lab specimens out for testing and receive specimens or results from outside laboratories.
- General clerical duties including ordering, filing and database entries.
- Reading and recording temperatures of instruments, water baths, etc.
- Following the approved methods in the laboratory procedure manuals.

**Qualifications**:

- Certified by examination by CSMLS or OSMT.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent.
- Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is preferred.
- Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred.
- Computer literate; experience using Cerner hospital software is an asset.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated initiative, prioritization, and good judgment in a fast-paced team environment.
- **Current Police Check/Vulnerable Sector Screen and immunization status required upon hire.**
- We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation._

**Qualified individuals may submit a resume and covering letter in confidence via this website. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.**
- Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted._

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