Medical Lab Assistant

 The Hamilton regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated by the
 Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Healthcare. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through
 education, service and research; to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community;
 and to participate in the clinical application, delivery and interpretation of that science. The Program is responsible for
 providing all the Laboratory Service needs of all the acute care teaching hospitals associated with the Faculty of Health
 Sciences McMaster University. The HRLMP/McMaster faculty is an internationally renowned group of individuals who
 have many years been providing a very high level of service, education, and research in Laboratory Medicine.

The role of the Transfusion Medicine Medical Laboratory Assistant involves blood product handling and preparation, receiving of samples, within scope quality assurance practices, loading of analyzers and equipment maintenance, inventory of blood products, reinfusion of Stem cell and other assistant duties within scope.  Communication with other healthcare professionals related to Transfusion Medicine practices.

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays

This position is temporary until October 2027

1. MLPAO (OSMT) Certified
2. Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate 
3. Demonstrated experience and proficiency in the use EPIC Beaker and Wellsky TM Module. 
4. Current experience with blood product handling and preparation as well as transfusion practices 
5. Experience with blood procurement and bedside Stem Cell reinfusions is an asset 
6. Experience with CBS lookback/traceback process 
7. Experience with ordering and inventory maintenance.  
8. Demonstrated experience with lab instrumentation maintenance, quality control and troubleshooting
9.  Good communication skills, ability to work in team environment
10. Data entry skills preferred 

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement 
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement 
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement 
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement