Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant​/Phlebotomist; PCN

Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1254891

Competition #: 166012 External

Posted:
August 27, 2026

Closes:
September 2, 2026 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated

Start Date:

September 7, 2026

Location:

Microbiology

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: 0.5

Schedule:

Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Rotation, Subject to change due to operational requirements

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary: 27.6581 to 29.4121 per hour

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting with pre and post analytical tasks and routine technical and laboratory support procedures.

• 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.

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

• Safe Work Practices
• Communication and Interaction
• Data Entry and Specimen Procurement/Receipt
• Specimen Processing
• Pre-analytic Procedures
• Reagent/Media Preparation
• Quality Assurance
• Professionalism

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Information Gathering
• Interpersonal Relations
• Planning and Prioritizing Work

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.