Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1254891 Competition #: 166012 External
Posted: August 27, 2026
Closes: September 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
Anticipated Start Date: September 7, 2026
Location: Microbiology
Laboratory Services ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
Job Classification: Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041)
Job Classification Type: CUPE
Job Type: Permanent Part Time
FTE: 0.5
Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements
Language Requirement: English Essential
Salary: 27.6581 to 29.4121 per hour
JOB PURPOSE The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with pre and post analytical tasks and routine technical and laboratory support procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent. Must have successfully challenged the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Assistant exam. An example of an equivalent is a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist.
Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Ability to perform the duties of the position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for:
Collecting,



receiving and preparing specimens
Registering patients, entering orders and providing information to patients
Performing routine maintenance, decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning
Providing general reception and messaging/mail services
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2007 Safe Work Practices
Communication and Interaction
Data Entry and Specimen Procurement/Receipt
Specimen Processing
Pre-analytic Procedures
Reagent/Media Preparation
Quality Assurance
Professionalism
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK Attention to Detail
Communication
Information Gathering
Interpersonal Relations
Planning and Prioritizing Work
Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of protected and quality patient care.

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📌 Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1254891 (New Brunswick)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 New Brunswick