Medical Laboratory Assistant: Phlebotomy & Sample Processing

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Selkirk Laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning and processing. The MLA may perform basic routine procedures and phlebotomies following established protocols.

Under supervision, maintain safety, quality assurance, and confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical setting and contribute to accreditation standards while working with English language communications and potential French bilingual needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning and processing of specimens.
• Perform phlebotomies according to departmental policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and comply with quality assurance programs and Accreditation standards.

Skills

Windows environment

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Typing 50–55 wpm

Basic math concepts

Follow instructions

English communication

Team player

Working under pressure

Confidentiality

French & English bilingual (may be)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program (preferred)

Tools

CSMLSCertification (preferred)

Job description

Shared Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Selkirk Laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning and processing. The MLA may perform basic routine procedures and phlebotomies following established protocols.

Under supervision, maintain safety, quality assurance, and confidentiality in a fast-paced clinical setting and contribute to accreditation standards while working with English language communications and potential French bilingual needs.