Upper River Valley Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN

Location: Upper River Valley area (Horizon), _Lab (Technologist, Assistant, Pathologist, etc.) - Upper River Valley Area - Perth, New Brunswick - Casual

Competition #: External

Posted: September 24, 2026

Closes: September 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Hotel-Dieu of St. Joseph

Job Classification: Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041)

Job Classification Type: CUPE

Job Type: Casual

Schedule: Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement: English Essential

Salary: to per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 8% in lieu of vacation and stat holidays as per CUPE collective agreement article 6.08 (a))

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

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📌 Upper River Valley Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 9150219
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 River Valley