Medical Laboratory Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is hiring for a position in the Clinical job stream at St. Boniface Hospital. Ideal candidates should have completed Grade 12 and preferably a Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Strong communication skills in English, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office, are required. This role offers a full-time schedule with annual base hours of 2015.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality with all information entrusted.
• Fluent language skills in both French and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the specimen management department.
• Follow oral and written instructions with precision.
• Work collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques and routine practices

Keyboarding skills (50-55 wpm)

Basic math concepts

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Maintaining confidentiality

Fluent in French and English

Education

Completed Grade 12 or equivalent

Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: SBGH Specimen Management

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 09/26/2025

FTE: 1.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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

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

• 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

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

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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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.