Status: Regular Part-Time (up to 0.6 FTE)
Department: Laboratory - Specimen Procurement
Union: O.P.S.E.U
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Internal Applicants must apply by 11:59pm on August 6, 2025.
About Joseph Brant Hospital:
Joseph Brant Hospital (JBH) is a full-service hospital located in the growing and thriving community of Burlington, Ontario, serving more than 185,000 residents in Halton, Hamilton, Waterdown, Flamborough, Milton and Stoney Creek. JBH is honoured to be recognized as one of Hamilton Niagara’s Top Employers since 2015, with a skilled team of approximately 200 physicians, 2,000 employees, and more than 300 volunteers.
JBH is a Clinical Education site in conjunction with McMaster University, and is designated as an Academic Community Teaching Hospital. JBH is also a partner member of the Burlington Ontario Health Team (BOHT). JBH is deeply committed to providing exemplary care and living the hospital’s core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
JBH also inspires and empowers a culture of caring and this is demonstrated in many ways including our commitment to the health, safety, and wellbeing of our people. For more information, visit www.josephbranthospital.ca.
Responsibilities:
- Blood collection including venous & capillary collections.
- Perform ECG’s.
- Specimen accessioning, specimen set up.
- Referred out specimen packing, result data entry – Preliminary Unverified.
- Inventory control including assessment, receiving, storage and supply management.
- Equipment Maintenance.
- Keyboarding skills an asset.
- Must be able to work days, evenings and nights; including weekends and holidays.
- Other duties may include computer entry, answering telephones and other tasks within the scope of a Laboratory Assistant III.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of Laboratory Assistant course, preferably with certification by the OSMT (with the prerequisite of an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma).
- Experience in blood collection by venous and micro-puncture or completion of a certified laboratory assistant course with practical training in venipuncture is required.
- Experience in a Laboratory department required, preferably in a hospital setting.
- Experience performing ECG’s required.
- MLPAO and/or cMLA/TMLPAO certification, an asset
- Experience with MobiLab collection devices an asset.
- High level of organizational and time management skills; and excellent written and verbal observational and communication skills.
- Demonstrated effective documentation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment.
- Demonstrated reliable attendance, punctuality, availability and performance required.
Please Note: Assignment subject to change based on the needs of the department.
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please visit the JBH Careers page to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Joseph Brant Hospital is committed to an equitable and inclusive culture where everyone thrives and feels that they belong. One of the pillars of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion framework is to enable our people and patients to flourish by removing barriers. In compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available during the recruitment and selection process and throughout employment.
Please help us meet our commitment to providing an inclusive and barrier-free environment by letting us know if you require accommodation. Contact Human Resources for confidential assistance at careers@josephbranthospital.ca or at 905-632-3737 ext. 4129.
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