Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Powerview-Pine Falls, Manitoba
The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for sample triaging, accessioning, and processing of specimens. They also perform phlebotomies and basic routine procedures according to established protocols and quality assurance standards.
Requisition ID: 403040
Position Number: 20088412
Posting End Date: Open until filled
City: Pine Falls
Shared Health - Pine Falls General Hospital
Department / Unit: Diagnostics
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
End Date: ASAP - Indefinite
Reason for Term: Other Leave
0.70
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
$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.
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.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Completed Grade 12 or equivalent, Manitoba Standards, is required.
Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program is preferred.
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.
Market context
In Manitoba, Medical Laboratory Assistant roles are typically tied to ongoing hospital and diagnostic lab staffing needs, so reposts can signal continued demand. Competition often centers on candidates who combine Grade 12 completion, MLA training, and strong English communication with the ability to stay calm under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your CSMLS status and tailor your application to hands-on lab support experience.
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