Medical Laboratory Technician

Title: Medical Laboratory Technician
Posting Number: 26-457
Status: Temporary Part-Time
Expected Duration: 12-18 months
Hourly Wage Range: $32.59 - $37.26
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement. 
Location: Multi-Site, working on-site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. 
Home-Site: South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge
Job Posting Closing Date: December 4, 2026
 
OVERVIEW
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you'll play an essential role in supporting patient care by helping ensure laboratory testing is completed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner. You'll be responsible for collecting, preparing and processing patient specimens, performing laboratory testing and maintaining quality standards to support reliable results. Working alongside a collaborative team of laboratory professionals and healthcare providers, your work will help physicians make informed decisions about patient diagnosis and treatment. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving and being part of the behind-the-scenes team that makes a big difference in patient care, we'd love to have you on our team! 

ROLE 

• Documentation of procedures for statistical and billing purposes of the Laboratory
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Must be able to plan and organize workflow 
• Must be able to work independently and meet the physical demands required for venipuncture collection and ECG tracing (back mobility and reaching)
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Perform venipuncture, capillary collection and ECG’s on inpatients and outpatients
• Perform testing procedures as required in other areas in the Laboratory such as Microbiology and Pathology
• Receive, identify, separate, record and distribute biological specimens for in-house analysis or to a reference laboratory 
• Separate, file, sort and distribute laboratory reports 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience (desired)
• Computer knowledge and usage.(i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel). 
• Current Lab Assistant Certification with either the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe
• Demonstrated experience working to Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician, full scope of practice (desired)
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program. 
• Knowledge of blood collection systems
• Knowledge of instrumentation principles
• Laboratory training will occur on site 
• Perform or call in appropriate personnel for maintenance of instrumentation
• Previous working knowledge and experience in a computerized hospital laboratory in an acute care setting performing ECG, inpatient and outpatient blood collection and specimen reception. 

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDE

• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Proof of immunization and vaccination records in accordance with MAHC policy
• Satisfactory police check and background check in accordance with MAHC policies

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Access to wellness education and mental health resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Employer-sponsored group benefits, based on eligibility
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Monetary staff referral program 
• Opportunities to contribute to patient-centred care in your community
• Professional development, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note: Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.
• Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) values inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. MAHC is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available at any stage of the recruitment and selection process to ensure full and equal access for all applicants. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 705-645-4404.

   
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 Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Check out Housing for Healthcare for rentals in Muskoka!