Lab Assistant - LLS Specimen Receiving VH

Open: February 9 2024

Deadline: February 22 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - LLS Specimen Receiving

Applications are invited for the position of Laboratory Assistant III in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine –Specimen Receiving Staffing Area. Duties include, but are not limited to specimen processing, packaging of specimens for transport, and data entry.

Regular Part - Time

Rate of Pay: $31.65 per hour - $36.18 per hour

Hours of work: Up to 45 hours bi-weekly

• Certification as a Laboratory Assistant by OSMT or CSMLS
• Minimum of six (6) months previous laboratory experience
• Experience with front line automation is preferred
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods – Certification Preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Cerner preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory protocols and terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Demonstrated technical problem solving skills
• Demonstrated effective organizational, multi-tasking and time management while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated strong conflict management skills
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to:

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);
• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health’s current definition of being fully vaccinated
• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.