Phlebotomist​/Medical Laboratory Assistant; MLA)

Position: Phlebotomist / Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) – Multiple Locations
Phlebotomist / Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) – Multiple Winnipeg Locations   Fuze HR Solutions is currently recruiting experienced Phlebotomists / Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) for multiple urgent temporary and contract opportunities with a well-established Canadian healthcare and laboratory services organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Our client provides diagnostic laboratory and patient-care services through a network of community-based laboratory and health service centres. Due to immediate staffing requirements, we are seeking experienced professionals who are qualified to perform phlebotomy and can support busy patient-service locations across Winnipeg.
These opportunities require candidates with direct, hands-on experience who can become productive quickly following training on the client's internal processes.
Current Opportunities   We are recruiting for 6 immediate openings across multiple Winnipeg locations, including:
River East / Northeast Winnipeg
Crossroads / Regent area
Seasons / Southwest Winnipeg
Various Winnipeg laboratory and health service centre locations
Available Schedules     Full-time:
Monday to Friday, various hours, up to 37.5 hours per week
Part-time afternoons:
Monday to Friday, approximately 20–22.5 hours per week
Saturday mornings:
Approximately 7:15/7:30 AM to 12:15/12:30 PM
Contract opportunities of approximately 11–14 months
Other schedules may become available based on operational requirements
Start dates are ASAP.
Where operationally possible, the client intends to keep individuals assigned to the same location rather than regularly moving them between locations.
Responsibilities     Performing venous and capillary blood collection
Providing professional and compassionate patient service throughout the collection process
Reviewing laboratory requisitions for completeness and accuracy
Performing routine specimen collection procedures
Preparing, handling and processing specimens according to established procedures
Following appropriate procedures for handling potentially infectious materials
Maintaining accurate patient and laboratory records
Supporting patient flow within the laboratory and health service centre
Communicating professionally with patients, healthcare professionals and onsite management
Following established quality, privacy, infection-control and safety procedures
Performing other related laboratory and patient-service duties as required

Required Qualifications   Candidates must meet the client's qualification and experience requirements.
You must have at least one of the following:
A recognized Phlebotomist Certificate, OR
Graduation from a certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) program, OR
If foreign-trained, relevant experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Assistant
In addition:
A minimum of 2 years of direct, hands-on relevant experience is required
Candidates must be qualified to perform phlebotomy in Manitoba
Foreign-trained candidates must have recent relevant MLT/MLA experience, with their last applicable experience being within the past 3 months
Direct blood collection/phlebotomy experience is required
Strong patient/customer service and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and as part of a fast-paced healthcare team
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Familiarity with medical terminology, laboratory requisitions and testing processes is an asset

Please note:

New graduates whose only relevant experience is their clinical practicum will not meet the client's minimum experience requirement.
Mandatory Background & Compliance Requirements   Due to the nature of these healthcare assignments, candidates must satisfy the client's background-screening requirements.
Required before starting     Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Check
Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks     Child Abuse Registry Check
Adult Abuse Registry Check
If the final Child and Adult Abuse Registry results are still pending, candidates may be able to proceed by providing:
Proof that the applicable registry check has been applied and paid for; and
A completed client self-declaration form
Given the urgency of these positions and the processing time associated with background screening, preference will be given to candidates who already have current checks available.
Candidates are responsible for initiating and paying for the required checks. Fuze HR will assist with coordinating the applicable onboarding…