Medical Laboratory Assistant - North - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Thompson; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to assist in lab procedures and ensure compliance with confidentiality and safety standards. Candidates should have a minimum of Grade 12 education and preferably a Medical Laboratory Assistant program certification. Strong communication skills in English and possibly French are required. This is a full-time role to cover a maternity leave, offering the chance to contribute positively to community health care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in laboratory procedures.
• Adhere to safety and confidentiality guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

50 – 55 wpm keyboarding skills

Basic math concepts

Effective oral and written communication

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Work under pressure

Maintains confidentiality

Fluent in French and English

Education

Completed Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

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Medical Laboratory Assistant - North - Repost

Requisition ID: 385545

PositionNumber: 20093301

Posting End Date: Open Untill Filled

City: Thompson

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health -Thompson General Hospital

Department / Unit: Thompson Hospital Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - 02/20/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

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

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

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.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

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.