Summary of Duties :
The Medical Laboratory Assistant plays an integral role in the laboratory by providing support services to ensure quality patient care. This includes the following :
- Specimen handling -receiving sorting centrifuging aliquoting labelling and distributing specimens to work stations
- Updating patient information filing and retrieving records verifying and registering patient demographics answering phone calls
- Performing routine technical procedures
- Providing customer service assistance to address issues with patients referring offices and internal departments
- Facilitating procurement of miscellaneous specimens
- Arranges for the transport of the specimens to the laboratory
- Maintains required inventory and forms maintains work areas
- Practices in a safe manner maintains a safe working environment and complies with IP&C policies
- Collects and documents workload statistics and files safety reports as required
- Collects and organizes documents as required
- Follows departmental procedures
- Participates in CQI initiatives and assists in training of staff
- Participates in On-call duties
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications / Skills :
Successful completion of Community College program for Medical Laboratory Assistant(MLPAO (previously known as OSMT) certification requiredCSMLS MLA certification an assetTDG certificationKnowledge of privacy regulations related to confidential informationProficient computer skills required including MS OFFICE-EXCEL WordKnowledge of registration of microbiology samples preferredLab automation experience preferredKnowledge of specimen and diagnostic terminology with accurate spellingExperience handling all specimen types demonstrating good laboratory practicePrevious experience with Sunquest Laboratory Information System and electronic Positive Patient Identification (ePPID) such as Sunquest Collection Manager preferredDemonstrated exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to understand and apply information to new situations.Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task prioritize effectively in a fast paced environment and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and adjust to varying work assignments as needed or work independently as requiredDemonstrated satisfactory work performance punctuality and attendance recordsAll applicants will be subject to a practical assessment.Attachment MLA - Specimen Management B regular part time Jan 25 2026 use
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience :
Junior IC
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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1