Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN

Competition #: External

Posted: October 8, 2026

Closes: October 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date: October 19, 2026

Location: Pathology - Surgery

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: Casual

Schedule: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, 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

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

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 9250990
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 Saint John