Job Posting #105-23

POSITION TITLE: MEDICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT
DEPARTMENT: LABORATORY
POSITION LOCATION: MEAFORD
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 2, 2023
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. 13 MONTHS)
WAGE RATE: $27.57 - $31.79

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory, 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

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 and 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 GBHS ‘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 GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• Previous hospital laboratory experience preferred
• Point of Care Testing Experience preferred

Thank you for your interest in employment at Grey Bruce Health Services. We have many exciting opportunities available. GBHS 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: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 13 months

Salary: $27.57-$31.79 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meaford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

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