Medical Laboratory Assistant - #059-24

Medical Laboratory Assistant #059-24 - AMENDED

DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
POSITION LOCATION: WIARTON
CLOSING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2024
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. 14 MONTHS)
WAGE RATE: $31.65 – $36.18

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works within his/her scope of professional practice in a team environment to collect samples, conduct Medical Laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain Medical Laboratory equipment. The MLA must practice in accordance with the Medical Laboratory Technology Act, CMLTO, Ontario Laboratory Accreditation and Hospital regulations and standards.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required:

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• MLPAO or CSMLS Certification or eligibility
• Phlebotomy experience an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and use of lab and hospital software systems (i.e. LIS, Document management system)
• Ability to interact effectively with others within and outside of the organization (i.e. staff physicians, patients, technologists, suppliers, Ministry of Health)
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and good judgement in a stressful environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and adapt to constant changing priorities.
• Competency as described in the Competency Profile – Medical Laboratory Assistant, as published by the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
• Availability to work off-shifts, weekends and on-call shifts as scheduled
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle exposures to infection, noise, odours, working interruptions and high pressure situations
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Thank you for your interest in employment at Brightshores Health System. We have many exciting opportunities available. Brightshores is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage Indigenous people, racialized persons / persons of colour, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 to apply and self-identify. Please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the recruitment and selection process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 months

Salary: $31.65-$32.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N8: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person