Medical Lab Assistant

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Swan River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health Swan River Valley Health Centre is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the diagnostic imaging lab by triaging, accessioning and processing specimens, and performing basic procedures as required.

Under supervision, you may perform phlebotomies and must maintain a safe, confidential environment while following established QA and accreditation standards. The term position aligns with maternity leave coverage and day shifts, in person at the Swan River facility.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning and processing.
• Perform phlebotomies according to departmental policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure QA and compliance with standards.

Skills

English communication

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Typing speed 50-55 wpm

Math concepts (fractions, percentages,

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program preferred

CSMLS MLA Certification preferred

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 412549

Position Number: 20091826

Posting End Date: October 24, 2026

City: Swan River

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Swan River Valley Health Centre

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 01/04/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $30.214 , $31.118 , $32.053 , $32.989 , $34.000 , $35.027

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Charge Technologist or designate, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for assisting the laboratory in its role of sample triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens. The MLA may also perform some basic routine procedures according to established protocols. Performs phlebotomies according to departmental policy. The MLA will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• Previous related experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards, is required.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.

Qualifications And Skills

• Windows computer environment required.
• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Sterile techniques and routine practices preferred.
• 50 - 55 wpm keyboarding skills an asset.
• Apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills required in English.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Work under pressure.
• Maintains confidentiality with all information entrusted to the position.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.
• Ability to perform duties as described.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.