Medical Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada Grand River Hospital Full time

**Union**:OPSEU Lab

**Location**:KW Campus

**Work Type**:Temporary

**Contract End Date**:November 1, 2023

**Shift**:Ontario Public Service Employees Union - LAB FT 8 Hours

Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant supports the effective and efficient functioning of the Microbiology department and contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors

**Responsibilities**:

- Prepare a variety of microbiological culture media, reagents and stains.
- Disinfect, sterilize and prepare lab equipment/containers/supplies for use.
- Accession and process laboratory specimens.
- Use hospital computer systems for documentation and record keeping activities.
- Assist with the preventative maintenance and cleaning schedule of certain laboratory equipment.
- Assist with inventory control and restocking of supplies.
- Handle hazardous materials.
- Assist with other Medical Laboratory Assistant duties in the Laboratory as required.

Other information:

- Certification from a CMLTO or OSMT required
- Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
- Post certification experience preferred
- Recent experience in Microbiology specimen processing, and
media preparation is essential
- Keyboarding experience essential
- Good organizational, problem solving and planning skills with a proven ability to work independently and accurately under minimum supervision
- Lifting ability is required for the receipt and dispatch of supplies
- Ability to work in static and sustained positions
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Good attendance record
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuing education
- Good performance track record**APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.**

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

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