Medical Laboratory Assistant

Position Information:

Why choose Woodstock Hospital?

• Affordable On Site Parking, Electric Car Charging Stations
• HOOPP Pension Plan & Comprehensive Full Time Benefits
• Competitive Salaries, Tuition Assistance
• Monthly Wellness Initiatives, Staff Massage Chairs
• Job Sharing Opportunities, Internal 50/50 for Staff
• Corporate Discount Program, Staff Recognition Programs
• On Site Pharmacy

QUALIFICATIONS
• Certification or certification pending as a Laboratory Assistant by Medical Laboratory Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Must be able to interact appropriately with patients
• Must be experienced in taking blood from inpatients and outpatients
• Must be able to perform simple laboratory tests under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Minimum of 6 months’ recent laboratory experience preferred
• Demonstrated excellent computer and keyboarding skills with Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Cerner and Omni Assistant preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory protocols and terminology
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Knowledge of Transportation of Dangerous Goods; Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic laboratory equipment maintenance
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
• Demonstrated manual dexterity
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated strong multi-tasking, problem solving and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to effectively manage change in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to Woodstock Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Commitment to Patient Care & Safety and Service Excellence
• Satisfactory vulnerable person’s sector criminal background check
• Must have and provide proof of full COVID-19 immunization (2 or more doses)

Company Biography:

Located in the heart of Oxford County and serving more than 110,000 people, Woodstock Hospital is committed to promoting compassionate and respectful patient care. Join the team at our new state-of-the-art 178 bed hospital. We are a smoke-free and fragrance-free facility. Woodstock Hospital is also dedicated to sustaining a supportive environment and providing employment equity by meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities. Woodstock Hospital and its employees are committed to participating and complying with the by-laws and guidelines of the standards developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).