Medical Laboratory Assistant, Non-Reg Technician 3 - MLA

Position Details

Posting #: 29331

Department: Lab - Stat Core Laboratory

Employee Type: Temporary, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 52

Union: OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Sunday, Holidays

Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Nights

Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), West 5th Campus (Hamilton Mountain)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 03/10/2024

Closing Date: 10/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

This position will work between Charlton, King and West 5th campuses

Position Summary

Practices and performs, under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) a variety of laboratory tests and procedures, with accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP).

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
• OSMT Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
• Data entry and order skills with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
  
  

Responsibilities

• Collection of appropriate specimens including phlebotomy
• Performs specific patient procedures e.g. ECG, Holter Monitor
• Maintains competence in the receiving, handling, processing, identification, recording, labeling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory testing
• Registering and accessioning using LIS
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Reports failure and maintains documentation of laboratory equipment according to HRLMP procedures. Immediately requests direction from a MLT
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities to meet HRLMP objectives
• Recognizes unusual situations and reports immediately to a MLT
• Works in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Assists in maintaining inventory control
• Maintains competency as a MLA through participation in training and continuing education
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times
• Other tasks as directed by the MLT
  
  

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.