Requisition ID: 384623
Position Number: 21003993
Posting End Date: July 18, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Department / Unit: SH Technical Support CPL
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/14/2025 - 05/31/2026
Reason for Term: Educational Leave

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Technologist in the Applicable Section, the incumbent is responsible for the receiving and processing of laboratory specimens and other functions.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in specimen handling essential.
• Experience with automated specimen processing systems desired.
• Laboratory Information System experience desired.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Completion of a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program from an accredited institution or equivalent education and 2 years laboratory experience essential.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of:
• Windows computer environment required.
• Microsoft Office programs required.
• Workplace Health and Safety Program or training preferred.
• Privacy legislation such as the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) essential.
• Health and safety practices in a laboratory setting essential.
• Biology desired.
• Medical and technical terms essential.
• Attention to detail essential.
• Ability to organize workload essential.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment essential.
• Ability to train new staff in various procedures in specimen receiving essential.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Ability to make simple mathematical calculations essential.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
• Excellent cooperative skills are necessary to deal with staff and clients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Participating in standby and callback duty may be required.Exposure to all hazards and dangers if incumbent is working in a laboratory (For more definitive information, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific laboratory).
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  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.
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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