Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Pathology

Job Description

Accountabilities:

• Advocates for the Mission, Vision and Values of the Osler organization.
• Performs all front-line technical functions, operation and maintenance protocols, quality assurance procedures; monitors for compliance
• Designate for Charge Tech / supervisor - Pathology; resource for front-line staff
• Collaborates with peers, direct supervisors, professional leader and quality; using the organizational reporting structure to address conflict and develop solutions prior to escalation
• Key operator on equipment
• Participates in the development and review of technical procedures
• Maintains strong working knowledge of current technical methodologies, performance standards and evidence-based practice
• Actively involved in the inventory management process; orders product, ensures stock rotation, identifies and reports non-conformances (e.g. unacceptable, expired or discarded products)
• Technical resource for staff; monitors for compliance to policies and procedures
• Monitors and reallocates resources to meet performance expectations and operational needs
• Participates in process validations and qualification protocols for laboratory equipment and supplies
• Coordinates technical and safety training for staff; ensures hazardous tasks lists are current and communicated
• Provides input to staff performance appraisals
• Enters non-captured service and non-service recipient workload units
• Manages workload effectively and efficiently; identifies, reports and solves problems, meets deadlines and prioritizes
• Follows departmental policies, processes and procedures in accordance with established regulatory and accreditation standards
• Participates in the investigation, corrective action and follow-up for all non-conformances; discordant results, complaints, employee incident reports
• Attend meetings and delivers departmental huddles as required
• Accountable for meeting deadlines when completing action items, skills assessments and other technical projects
• Intervenes and diffuses conflict situations amongst staff; notifies Charge Techs as required
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality in accordance with privacy legislation and organizational policies; reports breaches
• Demonstrates professional behaviour and adherence to the Osler policies
• Perform Morgue census and checks following Care of the Deceased Policy, reporting to Clinical Lab Manager of Pathology

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program, or relevant medical laboratory sciences education as deemed acceptable in the Laboratory and Specimen Collection. Centre Licensing Act
• Leadership courses an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant medical laboratory working experience; or
• Continuing education combined with related working experience will be considered
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience is an asset
• MLPAO Certification or CSMLS certification and membership
• Consistently demonstrates the Osler values in daily practice
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to engage and lead the team when necessary and work in a team environment; fosters a
  culture of teamwork
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work ethic
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development of self and other staff
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Services, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Ability to work and travel between all Osler sites if required

Additional Information

Hours: Currently days/evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum: $33.15 per hour
Maximum: $39.47 per hour

Internal application deadline: [July 3, 2026]

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