Lab Assistant Jobs in Kitchener Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women's and Children's Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Salary Range: $36.84 - $50.24

This position will work all shifts including days, evenings, nights, and weekends in the Core Lab.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs and is responsible for a variety of laboratory tests and procedures and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, values and goals of the Laboratory and those of the Hospital.   Performs a variety of laboratory procedures, many of which are complex, involve a number of steps and techniques, and require use of professional judgement
• Perform QC/EQA of procedures and instruments
• Ensure the instruments are in good working order and work areas are organized, tidy and clean
• Troubleshoot instruments, procedures, and anomalous test results
• Provide instrument-specific technical support when trained as key operator
• Assist in the training and orientation of staff/students
• Monitor and maintain inventory & supplies
• Prepare up-to-date procedure manuals under the direction of the Lab Manager
• Assist in instrument and method evaluation
• Actively participate in the resolution of intra- and inter-departmental issues when required
• Actively participate in ongoing TQM/CQI initiatives
• Support and help maintain the laboratory Quality Management System
• Compliance with requirements of ACD (IQMH), MOHLTC, etc.
• Compliance with lab policies and procedures (follow SOPs, safety guidelines etc.), and hospital policies and procedures
• Compliance with CME requirements (e.g. CMLTO requirements)
• Maintain competence and effectively enhance his or her knowledge, skill and application of relevant medical laboratory procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

QUALIFICATIONS:              

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) required     
• Recent experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine required
• Evidence of continuing education related to the profession is required
• Meditech laboratory experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging.  We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability.  We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH's AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital's  commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.