Medical Laboratory Assistant - Westman

School District of Mystery Lake • Brandon, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards, is required.
• Windows computer environment required.
• 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.
• Ability to perform duties as described.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• Apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Follow oral and written instructions precisely with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience preferred.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification preferred.
• Microsoft Office programs preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Sterile techniques and routine practices preferred.
• 50 – 55 wpm keyboarding skills an asset.
• Fluent language skills (written and oral) in both French and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the laboratory in its role of sample triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens.
• Performing some basic routine procedures according to established protocols.
• Performing phlebotomies according to departmental policy.
• Maintaining a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with quality assurance programs and maintaining standards put forth by Accreditation.
• Conducting functions in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

Benefits

• We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.
• If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
• Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED