Medical laboratory assistant

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 52.5 hours bi-weekly
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
• Clinical/medical laboratory assistant

Work setting

• Hospital medical laboratories

Tasks

• Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
• Log patient samples and prepare them for testing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Walking
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Wellness program

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers