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SalaryJob Description:
As a member of the healthcare interdisciplinary team the Laboratory Assistant is delegated to perform detailed functions, for Georgian Bay General Hospital to assist in the provision of patient care and facilitate the performance and reporting of laboratory tests.
Job Requirements:
Required:
- Medical Laboratory Technician Certification or equivalent
- Effectively perform venipuncture and ECG on adult and paediatric patients
- Proficient keyboarding and computer skills
- Ability to work with automation and to perform maintenance, specimen preparation, specimen loading and other laboratory duties under the guidance of a technologist
- Knowledge of Laboratory Safety
- Effective communication skills oral and written
- Ability to work accurately
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
- Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
Preferred:
- Previous related experience in a hospital setting
Assets:
- Bilingual - English and French
- Meditech Expanse system experience
Additional Information:
Union: OPSEU
Posting Number: 23-209
Number of Positions Available: 1
Department: Laboratory Department
Location: Midland
Hours of Work:Temporary Part Time Job Share - 1 year, scheduled up to 24 hours a week. Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per the OPSEU collective agreement.
Salary: $29.60 - $34.12 an hour
How to Apply: Please submit your application through gbgh.on.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by Dec 29, 2023 at 9am EST.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.
All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Our Commitment: Georgian Bay General Hospital 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 advise the Human Resources Department. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.
Why GBGH? Why Now?
Georgian Bay General Hospital is embarking on a transformative process to grow in alignment with the needs of our community. A community that is passionate about their hospital. A community that wants safe, high-quality care. With a leadership team committed to quality and safety, GBGH is focused on delivering a great patient experience and positive patient outcomes.
We have a renewed focus on our people, investing in skill development, leadership growth and engaging our team. At GBGH, we are committed to people because we know they are the ones who have the biggest impact on our patients. We continually seek team members who work with a purpose - to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Our purpose at GBGH is We Make Excellent Care Personal. Our hospital is vibrant, progressive and a partner in inspiring a healthier community. By joining GBGH, you have become part of our family that works together to provide our patients with the highest possible level of care.
