Medical Laboratory Assistant - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Powerview-Pine Falls; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Pine Falls is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant on a 0.70 FTE, in-person basis. You will assist in triaging, accessioning and processing specimens, and may perform basic routines per protocols. Phlebotomies are required, with emphasis on safety and QA.

Requirements include Grade 12, MLA program (preferred), and CSMLS certification (preferred). Fluency in English is required; French may be needed.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent as Manitoba Standards.
• Medical Laboratory Assistant program preferred.
• CSMLS MLA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning and processing.
• Perform phlebotomies and maintain safe environment per guidelines.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with policies and legislation.
• Work independently or as part of a team and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Windows environment

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Sterile techniques

Keyboarding 50–55 wpm

Basic math concepts

Follow instructions precisely

English communication

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Confidentiality

French and English bilingual

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

CSMLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Pine Falls
Site: Shared Health - Pine Falls General Hospital
Department / Unit: Diagnostics
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
FTE: 0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $30.214, $31.118, $32.053, $32.989, $34.000, $35.027

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

Under the general supervision of the Charge Technologist or designate, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) is responsible for assisting the laboratory in its role of sample triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens. The MLA may also perform some basic routine procedures according to established protocols. Performs phlebotomies according to departmental policy. The MLA will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

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

• Windows computer environment required.
• 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.

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.