Careers

Description

ROLE

As a Laboratory Technician, you are a vital member of the Laboratory Department performing duties such as:

• Receive, identify, separate, record and distribute biological specimens for in house analysis or to a reference laboratory.
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection and ECG’s on in and out patients; Holter monitoring installation at the Almaguin Highlands Health Centre.
• Separate, file, sort and distribute laboratory reports.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to plan and organize workflow.
• Documentation of procedures for statistical and billing purposes of the Laboratory.
• Must be able to work independently and meet the physical demands required for venipuncture collection and ECG tracing (back mobility and reaching).
• Performs testing procedures as required in other areas in the Laboratory such as Microbiology and Pathology

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTICIATION(S)

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program
• Current Lab Assistant Certification with either the Medical Laboratory Professional’s Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science(CSMLS) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe;  or a regulated health professional with current registration, whose professional scope of practice includes blood collection and ECG performance (Example RN, RPN, MLT, Respiratory therapist)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Laboratory training will occur on site
• Previous working knowledge and experience in a computerized hospital laboratory in an acute care setting performing ECG, inpatient and outpatient blood collection and specimen reception.
• Computer knowledge and usage.(i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Require knowledge of instrumentation principles
• Perform or call in appropriate personnel for maintenance of instrumentation
• Knowledge of blood collection systems

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years’ experience
• Demonstrated experience working to Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician full scope of practice

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application through mahc.ca under Career Opportunities by uploading your resume and cover letter as either a PDF or Word document(s). Applications must be received by the closing date listed above.

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation! A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good!

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • MAHC offers one of the most robust hospital funded programs in Healthcare
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOP)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE!

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for MedsHousing initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Union: OPSEU Paramedical

Compensation: $27.85 - $32.11 an hour

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Location: We have openings in both our South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.

Number of Available Positions:

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and per the OPSEU Paramedical collective agreement.

As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

Our organization supports equal opportunity employment.  We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.