Medical Laboratory Assistant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Powerview-Pine Falls; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in-person at Pine Falls General Hospital. The position requires completion of Grade 12 and preferred completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

This role supports patient-centered clinical services across Manitoba and contributes to various health functions. Applicants must also provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience preferred.
• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent.
• CSMLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical laboratory assistant duties.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Follow oral and written instructions with attention to detail.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques and routine practices

Keyboarding skills (50 - 55 wpm)

Basic math concepts

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

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

Site: Shared Health - Pine Falls General Hospital

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

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.

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.