Medical Laboratory Assistant

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Ashern; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Ashern, MB, seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support triaging, accessioning and processing of specimens. You may perform phlebotomies and ensure safety, QA compliance and confidentiality while following established protocols.

The role requires Grade 12, MLA training (preferred) and CSMLS certification (preferred). A team-based, in-person environment with a 0.70 FTE allocation and shifts including days, evenings and weekends is offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists with sample triaging, accessioning and processing.
• Performs phlebotomies as required by policy.
• Maintains a safe environment and adheres to QA and accreditation standards.
• Works independently and as part of the laboratory team.

Skills

Windows OS

MS Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing 50–55 wpm

Basic math

English communication

Team player

Confidentiality

Instruction following

Education

Grade 12

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

CSMLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Requisition ID: 411394

Position Number: 20078010

Posting End Date: 09/30/2026

City: Ashern

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Lakeshore General Hospital (Ashern)

Department / Unit: Ashern Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/09/2026

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

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

About Shared Health

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

Relief position and travel will be required, valid drivers license needed

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.