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.

Good work record.

Key Responsibilities

Collecting, receiving and preparing specimens

Registering patients, entering orders and providing information to patients

Performing routine maintenance, decontamination, sterilizing and cleaning

Maintaining inventories

Providing general reception and messaging/mail services

Performing general office duties

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2007

Fundamental Competencies

Secure 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

Patient/Client Focus

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 safe and quality patient care.

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📌 Fredericton Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1150961 (New Brunswick)
🏢 Horizon Health Network
📍 New Brunswick