Medical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Brandon; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health’s Westman Lab in Brandon seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen triaging, accessioning, and processing. The role includes phlebotomy per policy, maintaining safety and quality programs, and adhering to accreditation standards.

The term position offers in-person work with potential for variety across days, evenings, and weekends. Requires Grade 12; related MLA training preferred; CSMLS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens.
• Perform phlebotomies according to policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure QA compliance.
• Follow Accreditation standards and organizational procedures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing 50–55 wpm

Basic math concepts

Attention to detail

English communication

Teamwork

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program (preferred)

CSMLS certification (preferred)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shared Health’s Westman Lab in Brandon seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support specimen triaging, accessioning, and processing. The role includes phlebotomy per policy, maintaining safety and quality programs, and adhering to accreditation standards.

The term position offers in-person work with potential for variety across days, evenings, and weekends. Requires Grade 12; related MLA training preferred; CSMLS certification preferred.