Medical Laboratory Assistant

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection and pre-analytical processing of specimens. They must also travel to the Jubilee Home once per week to perform collections at the Long Term Care department.

Job details

Position #: 187605 Expected Start Date: October 05, 2026 Union: CUPE Facility: Lloydminster Hospital City/Town: Lloydminster Department: Multi-functional Laboratories Core Lab Type: Part-time regular FTE: 0.54 Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends Number of Hours per Rotation: 23 shifts of 8 hours per 9 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: Yes Job Description: Responsible for specimen collection and pre-analytical specimen handling/processing. Human Resources Exemption: No Education * Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate Competencies * Interpersonal skills * Intermediate - Data entry skills * Communication 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 * Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized * Travel to Jubilee Home once per week for collections at Long Term Care department. 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 and pre-analytical processing of specimens. They must also travel to the Jubilee Home once per week to perform collections at the Long Term Care department.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate and demonstrate proficiency in data entry and computer skills. A valid driver's license is required for travel between facilities.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Specimen collection
• Specimen handling
• Data entry
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communications
• Collections
• Computer Literacy
• Data Entry
• Valid Driver's License
• Long-Term Care
• Reconciliation
• Medical Laboratory
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Specimen Handling
• Specimen Processing

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