Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Lakeridge Health Full time

Job Summary:

The Laboratory Assistant will work under the direction of the Supervisor to perform duties within their scope of practice, including ordering, accessioning, and preparing specimens for histological and cytological analysis. The successful candidate will also be responsible for data entry, quality control, and operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform duties within scope of practice, including specimen preparation and analysis
  • Order and accession specimens for histological and cytological analysis
  • Prepare reagents and specimens for send-out to reference laboratories
  • Ensure cleanliness of equipment and immediate work area
  • Participate in student training program, as required
  • Maintain professional appearance and represent laboratory in a professional manner
  • Immediately report any unusual incidents
  • Follow established safety and infection control procedures

Qualifications:

  • Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate from a recognized training facility (in good standing)
  • OSMT(MLPAO) or CSMLS Certification required
  • Proven previous Laboratory Assistant experience in a Histology/Cytology medical laboratory preferred
  • Proven good organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively in a busy environment
  • Strong computer keyboarding skills
  • Knowledge of infection control principles and practices
  • Knowledge of WHMIS

Conditions of Employment:

  • Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348
  • Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months
  • Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

About Lakeridge Health:

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients.



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