Medical Laboratory Assistant

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant in Winnipeg to support triage, accessioning and processing of specimens under supervision. The MLA may perform basic routine procedures and phlebotomies according to established protocols.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe environment, quality assurance and adherence to Accreditation standards, with responsibilities described by Shared Health. Fluency in English is required, and French/English bilingualism may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with lab support roles is preferred.
• Grade 12 completion or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• CSMLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample triaging, accessioning and processing of specimens.
• Perform phlebotomies according to departmental policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and ensure QA and accreditation standards are met.
• Follow established policies and procedures with attention to detail.

Skills

Windows environment

MS Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing 50-55 wpm

Basic math concepts

English communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Bilingual French/English

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program (preferred)

CSMLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

City: Winnipeg

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/21/2026 - 09/12/2027

Salary: $29.478 , $30.359 , $31.271 , $32.184 , $33.171 , $34.173

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.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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.