Medical Laboratory Assistant - Westman

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for triaging, accessioning, and processing laboratory specimens while performing routine procedures. They also conduct phlebotomies and ensure all laboratory activities comply with safety, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411990 Position Number: 20093907 Posting End Date: October 12, 2026 City: Brandon Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Westman Laboratory Department / Unit: Specimen Management Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: November 9, 2026 - December 10, 2027 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.52 Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 4.00 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. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. 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.

What you’ll do

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for triaging, accessioning, and processing laboratory specimens while performing routine procedures. They also conduct phlebotomies and ensure all laboratory activities comply with safety, quality assurance, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent, with a Medical Laboratory Assistant program and CSMLS certification preferred. Proficiency in Windows environments, Microsoft Office, and strong attention to detail are required for this role.

Listed skills

• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Specimen processing
• Phlebotomy
• Sample triaging
• Accessioning
• Sterile techniques
• Quality assurance
• Medical terminology
• Keyboarding
• Microsoft Office
• Data entry
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Laboratory safety
• Employment Equity
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Sterile Techniques And Procedures
• Planning
• Management
• Medical Laboratory
• Communication
• English Language
• General Mathematics
• Medical Terminology
• Quality Assurance
• Workplace Diversity
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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