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Saint John Medical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (3041) PCN 1256167

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In-person
$24.26 - $26.01 / hour
Full-time
Permanent

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

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
  • Maintaining inventories
  • Providing general reception and messaging/mail services
  • Performing general office duties

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment

COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE 2007

  • Fundamental Competencies
  • 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
  • Patient/Client Focus
  • Planning and Prioritizing Work
Competition Number: 131278 External
Company Website: https://myhorizoncareer.ca/
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About Horizon Health Network

About Horizon Health Network

Horizon Health Network is the largest health-care organization in Atlantic Canada, operating 12 hospitals and more than 100 medical facilities, clinics and offices providing medical services ranging from acute care to community-based health services to New Brunswick, northern Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.

If you imagine yourself contributing to a health authority that plays a major role in research, education, innovation and health and wellness check out why over 1,000 physicians and approximately 12,600 employees have chosen Horizon as a place to 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.

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