Medical office assistant

Randstad Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health seeks a part-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to support the Laboratory department at Victoria General Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. The role involves specimen triaging, accessioning and processing, with phlebotomy duties as required.

The successful candidate will maintain QA standards, follow protocols, and communicate effectively in English. Prior CSMLS certification is preferred, and a Grade 12 completion plus a medical laboratory assistant program is expected.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards, is 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 ensure compliance with quality assurance and accreditation standards.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and effective communication in English while working both independently and as a team.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - Victoria General Hospital

Department / Unit: Laboratory

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

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-centred 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

• 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 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.