Medical Laboratory Technician 3 (existing position)

Cross Site: Permanent Part-time (Primary site: Kirkland Lake)

Blanche River Health Offers:  

·         On-site staff fitness centre, EAP program, ‘perks’ program.

·         A commitment to professional and personal development including an Education Bursary program.

·         A commitment to employee Wellness including work-life balance

·         A commitment to a diverse, supportive and equitable workplace

·         A commitment to a culture of safety and of mutual respect that is free from discrimination and harassment

Compensation & Benefits Information

·         Rate of pay ranges from: $32.59 to $37.26 as per OPSEU Collective Agreement

·         Eligibility to enroll in the HEALTHCARE OF ONTARIO PENSION PLAN (HOOPP). Click on the link provided for more information - https://hoopp.com/

·         Percent in lieu of benefits and vacation percentage paid out bi-weekly, up to 20% as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Laboratory & Pharmacy, the Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician 3 performs a variety of support functions under direct supervision including; performing limited testing/tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices including electrocardiogram, Point Of Care (POC) and phlebotomy; receiving, sorting, and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing tubes/reagents, as required; receiving, thawing and issuing blood products as required; performing report handling, statistics collection, and document control and inventory and supply control responsibilities; assisting in maintenance of equipment and benches; observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross functional duties, as assigned, or requested including performing telephone responsibilities; performing other duties related to and consistent with job classification, as required.  

Qualifications

Education:

Certifications and Registrations

·               Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program approved by the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO)

·               Active registration with the Medical Laboratory Professionals’ Association of Ontario (MLPAO) in good standing is required.

·               Preference will be given to Medical Laboratory Technicians who have the cMLA/TMLPAO.

Skill, Ability & Experience:

·         The ability to provide effective services to clients/residents

·         Bilingualism will be considered an asset.

·         Must possess the ability to perform routine office procedures and clerical duties rapidly and accurately.

·         Must possess the verbal ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and other medical personnel in order to give and receive information and instructions.

·         Develop and maintain effective working relationships, while demonstrating tact and discretion when dealing with patients, the general public, and other employees and physicians

·         Must possess the learning ability to understand laboratory terminology and infection control procedures.

Kirkland Lake - For more information regarding the town of Kirkland Lake please click on the link provided

https://www.discoverkl.ca/

Englehart – For more information regarding the town of Englehart please click on the link provided

https://www.englehart.ca/ 

Please submit your resume by May 19, 2026 to Human Resources

careers@blancheriverhealth.ca

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Blanche River Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.