Medical Laboratory Assistant
Background:

Applications are now being accepted for a Casual Medical Laboratory Assistant. The successful applicant will be required to work Monday-Sunday, days, afternoons, and midnight shifts, including holidays.

• Graduate of A Medical Laboratory Technician Program from an accredited College – required
• Certified by CSMLS, MLPAO, or equivalent required

Experience:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant will demonstrate aptitude in all General Laboratory areas including:

• Reagent, sample and smear preparation, staining of smears, preparation of kits;
• Operation of automated instruments after proper functioning has been established by a technologist, routine
• Equipment maintenance, including temperature monitoring;
• Set up of laboratory tests, as applicable;
• Results transcription, record filing and retrieval;
• Phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing.
• Training in blood collecting techniques, familiar with medical terminology;

Skills/Ability:

• Evidence of good interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a health care setting;
• Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information;
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment;
• General good health and a level of functional ability appropriate to the demands of the position.
• Must be able to draw blood from patients of all ages (Newborns – Adults)
• Able to prioritize and perform reliably;
• Able to work with little supervision;
• Able to participate as a member of the health care team;
• Computer skills;
• Phlebotomy skills.
• French language skills an asse

Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC’s Accommodation Policy. If you require a specific accommodation, please contact the Human Resources department at HumanResources@eshc.org.

Please refer the Job description for details