MED LAB ASSISST

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Kamsack; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant for the Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home to perform specimen collection and pre-analytical handling/processing.

This full-time temporary role is in the Combined Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging Department, with 28 shifts of 8 hours over 6 weeks, day shifts, and a pay band 11 wage in CAD per hour. The position requires independence and attention to detail in a rural facility.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.

Responsibilities

• Specimen collection and pre-analytical handling/processing.
• Ability to work independently in a clinical setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate

Job description

Position #: 9000291

Expected Start Date: November 24, 2026

Union: CUPE

Facility: Kamsack District Hospital & Nursing Home

City/Town: Kamsack

Department: Combined Clinical Laboratory and Medical Imaging

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: December 31, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 28 shifts of 8 hours per 6 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

• Basic - Computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Intermediate - Data entry skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work independently

Other Information

• Valid driver's license, where required
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