Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection of specimens and the pre-analytical handling and processing of those specimens. The role requires working within a multi-functional laboratory environment to ensure quality service.

Job details

Position #: 9003678 Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026 Union: SEIU Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Multi-functional Laboratories Core Lab Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.75 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 48 shifts of 8 hours per 12 weeks Relief: No Float: No Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 11 $23.370 to $25.040 (3 step range) Travel Required: No Job Description: Responsible for specimen collection and pre-analytical specimen handling/processing. Human Resources Exemption: No Multi-Site: * Yes Education * Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate Competencies * Intermediate - Data entry skills * Basic - Computer skills * Communication skills * Organizational skills * Interpersonal skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently Other Information * Required education or equivalent must be completed within a specified timeframe * Valid driver's license, where required * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * If no qualified applicants unqualified applicants may be considered * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection of specimens and the pre-analytical handling and processing of those specimens. The role requires working within a multi-functional laboratory environment to ensure quality service.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate and demonstrate intermediate data entry and computer skills. Candidates are also expected to have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication abilities.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Specimen collection
• Specimen handling
• Specimen processing
• Data entry
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Independent work
• Organizational Skills
• Specimen Handling
• Specimen Processing
• Valid Driver's License
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Reconciliation
• Medical Laboratory
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Interpersonal Communications
• Collections

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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