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 independently within a clinical chemistry department to ensure quality service.

Job details

Position #: 167500 Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026 Union: SEIU Facility: Royal University Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Clinical Chemistry Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: February 01, 2029 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Standard Hours 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 Education * Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate Competencies * Communication skills * Interpersonal skills * Intermediate - Data entry skills * Basic - Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently Other Information * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * Valid driver's license, where required * Required education or equivalent must be completed within a specified timeframe * If no qualified applicants unqualified applicants may be considered 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 independently within a clinical chemistry department to ensure quality service.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and data entry skills. Candidates are also required to provide a valid Criminal Record Check with a vulnerable sector search.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

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

Job areas

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