Medical Laboratory Assistant

**Company Biography**

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Manager/Quality Leader, Laboratory Services, through the Team Leader, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for specimen collection which includes obtaining samples by phlebotomy or micro-sample techniques. The MLA performs and explains procedures for ECG's and special tests i.e. Glucose Tolerance test, Sweat test etc. Availability to work in a rotating schedule to include days, evenings, nights, weekends and statutory holidays is required. Shifts are comprised of 8 and 12 hour shifts.

**Qualifications**
- Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of Laboratory Assistant Training Program is required.
- Certification with Ontario Society of Medical Technologists (OSMT), MLPAO or Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) required.
- Minimum two (2) years technical training/experience in a laboratory setting, hospital laboratory preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate proficiently, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve independently.
- Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records.
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record required

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development

**Employment Equity**

**Accomodation in the Workplace**
- Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially._

**Health & Safety Responsibilities**

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.

All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.

As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

**Closing Statement**
- OSMH is a mínimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital._** As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new employees will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.