Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection, handling, and processing of laboratory specimens. They must ensure accurate pre-analytical procedures within the multi-functional laboratory environment.

Job details

Position #: 087673 Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, posted until filled. Union: CUPE Facility: Weyburn General Hospital City/Town: Weyburn Department: Multi-functional Laboratories Core Lab Type: Casual FTE: 0 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby 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 Education * Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate Competencies * Interpersonal skills * Basic - Computer skills * Communication skills * Intermediate - Data entry skills Knowledge and Abilities * Ability to work independently Other Information * Valid driver's license, where required * Official Description at: //www.working-for-health.ca/supportjobevaluation * No guaranteed hours. Must be available a minimum of two (2) days per week. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats & holidays. 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, handling, and processing of laboratory specimens. They must ensure accurate pre-analytical procedures within the multi-functional laboratory environment.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate and demonstrate strong interpersonal, computer, and communication skills. Candidates are required to be available for various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and must provide a valid Criminal Record Check.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Specimen collection
• Specimen handling
• Specimen processing
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• Data entry 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