Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN

Competition #: 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: to 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 setting 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 secure and quality patient care.
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📌 Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/phlebotomist 3041 Pcn 1258072
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