Medical Laboratory Assistant (Mla)
Posted on Aug. 28, 2025 by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
- Hamilton, Canada
- N/A
- Full Time
Position Details
Posting #: 32204
Department: Lab - Anatomical Pathology - Cytology
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: OPSEU
Openings Remaining: 1
Schedule
Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Application Dates
Opening Date: 28/08/2025
Closing Date: 04/09/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description
UNIT SUMMARY
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation, through education, service and research, to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Minimum OSMT certified
- Good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated; able to prioritize activities
- Must be able to use initiative and work unsupervised
- Current experience in Cytopathology
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Practical examination may be part of the interview process
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparation of Gynecological and Non-Gynecological specimens
- Understand and perform centrifugation, cytocentrifugation and thin prep
- Staining and coverslipping, both manual and automated
- Matching specimen to requisition and reconciliation of any errors
- Preparation of Reagents
- Retrieval of slides and cell blocks
- Shipping of slides and cell blocks
- Computer entry
- Filing of slides, cell blocks and requisitions
- Equipment maintenance
- Maintenance of reagent and temperature charts
- All other duties as assigned
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
Advertised until:
Sept. 27, 2025
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