Medical Laboratory Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Portage, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Charge Technologist or designate, the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) assists the laboratory with sample triaging, accessioning, and specimen processing. The MLA may perform basic routine procedures according to established protocols and performs phlebotomies in accordance with departmental policy. The position maintains a safe environment in line with professional and provincial guidelines, complies with quality assurance programs, and maintains standards required by Accreditation. Work is conducted in accordance with Shared Health’s Mission and Values, current policies and procedures, and applicable legislation.

The position is based at Shared Health – St. Claude Health Centre in Portage la Prairie. It is 0.50 FTE, in person, with day, evening, weekend, standby, and on-call coverage as required. Daily hours worked are 7.75. A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment; the successful candidate is responsible for any related service charges. Security checks must have been obtained no more than six months before the start of employment.

Requirements

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards.
• Ability to use a Windows computer environment.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts, including fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions precisely, with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to perform the duties described.
• A current satisfactory Criminal Records Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check is required as a condition of employment.
• Fluent written and oral French and English may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience.
• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification.
• Microsoft Office program skills.
• Medical terminology knowledge.
• Knowledge of sterile techniques and routine practices.
• Keyboarding skills of 50–55 words per minute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sample triaging, accessioning, and processing specimens.
• Perform basic routine procedures according to established protocols, as applicable.
• Perform phlebotomies according to departmental policy.
• Maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines.
• Comply with quality assurance programs and maintain standards required by Accreditation.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Shared Health’s Mission and Values, current policies and procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain confidentiality of information entrusted to the position.

What This Job Offers

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