Medical Laboratory Assistant — Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health - Selkirk & District General Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support specimen triage, accessioning and processing under supervision. The MLA may perform basic procedures per protocol and phlebotomy as required, maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent and a Medical Laboratory Assistant program; CSMLS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• CSMLS Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
• Windows computer environment is required.
• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Sterile techniques and routine practices preferred.
• Keyboarding 50–55 wpm is an asset.
• Apply basic math concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail.
• English communication and teamwork required.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Confidentiality with information is required.
• French and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the laboratory in sample triage, accessioning and processing of specimens.
• Perform phlebotomies as per policy.
• Maintain a safe environment and support quality assurance per Accreditation.
• Follow established protocols and ensure compliance with professional guidelines.

Skills

Windows

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Keyboarding 50–55 wpm

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Bilingual English/French (optional)

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

CSMLS Certification (preferred)

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shared Health - Selkirk & District General Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support specimen triage, accessioning and processing under supervision. The MLA may perform basic procedures per protocol and phlebotomy as required, maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications include Grade 12 or equivalent and a Medical Laboratory Assistant program; CSMLS certification is preferred.