Medical Laboratory Assistant - Winnipeg, Canada - Shared Health

Shared Health

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Requisition ID:336609

Position Number:

Posting End Date:
May 16, 2023

City:
Winnipeg

Site:
Shared Health

Work Location:
St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit:
Specimen Management

Job Stream:
Clinical

Union:
MAHCPCMStBSHDSM

Anticipated Start Date - End Date:ASAP
- Indefinite

Reason for Term:
Other Leave

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift:
Days;Nights

Daily Hours Worked:7.75

Annual Base Hours:2015

Salary:
$20.352, $20.962, $21.590, $22.240, $22.890, $23.591, $24.302

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:

Windows computer environment required.
Microsoft Office programs preferred.
Medical terminology preferred.
Sterile techniques and routine practices preferred.

w.p.m. key-boarding skills an asset.

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:

Mental and physical health necessary to meet the demands of the job required.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.