Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1258072

Competition #: 166389 External

Posted: September 10, 2026

Closes: September 16, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Specimen Collection

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: 0.7

Schedule: 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 workplace based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

📌 Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1258072
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John