Medical Laboratory Assistant

We currently have a **Regular Full-Time** opportunity for a **Medical Laboratory Assistant **in the** Anatomic Pathology Unit** at our **Bayview** campus.

**Hours of Work:
**Weekday**:Days; 8hrs; As per schedule

**Weekends**:As per schedule

**Sunnybrook is offering a $2000 lump sum recruitment bonus for all new Regular Full-Time MLA’s who join our team**

**We’d love to have you join Team Sunnybrook**

**Summary of Duties**

The Medical laboratory Assistant in Anatomic Pathology will be extensively cross-trained in many different sections of Anatomic Pathology with the potential for training in Molecular Diagnostics. This includes but is not limited to: specimen registration, managing slide distribution, specimen sendout, tracking and reconciliation of reports, specimen preparation and staining of Cytology specimen, inventory control, specimen archiving and disposal, equipment maintenance including safe handling of chemicals, and, front line trouble-shooting and customer service. The Medical Laboratory Assistant is a partner in a team that is collaborative, flexible, punctual and reliable. He/she deals in a professional manner with peers, MLTs, Pathologists, management, and clients both internally and externally.

**Qualifications/Skills**
- Certified MLA with Medical Laboratory Professionals of Ontario (MLPAO) or equivalent
- Previous experience in at least one area of Anatomic Pathology required
- Strong medical and anatomical terminology - required
- Applies clinical information and specimen specific instructions accurately and quickly at accessioning
- required
- Previous experience in a laboratory accessioning, prepping and staining Cytological specimens -preferred
- Experience with Copath LIS preferred
- Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with clients either directly or with Microsoft Office Outlook - required
- Demonstrated ability to create documents using Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
- Handle hazardous chemicals and fresh specimen in a safe manner utilizing appropriate PPE - required
- Strong analytical skills for trouble-shooting requisition and specimen deficiencies independently and in a timely manner
- Must work well in a team, supporting and collaborating across multiple benches to ensure coverage throughout the shift, prioritizing and multitasking to complete the workload

Human Resources
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Sunnybrook, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); **AND** have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days ago. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.