Laboratory Assistant I

Sheldon M Chumir Health Ctr; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Calgary is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to deliver high-quality services in the clinical laboratory. The role involves various laboratory functions including specimen handling and reporting results. Ideal candidates will have a background in medical laboratory assistance and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Competency in phlebotomy and ECG certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, and testing of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Keyboarding Skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification : Laboratory Assistant I
• Union : HSAA FAC PROF / TECH
• Unit and Program : Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location : Sheldon M Chumir Health Ctr
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.90
• Posting End Date : 26-JUN-2024
• Employee Class : Regular Part Time
• Length of Shift in weeks : 4
• Shifts per cycle : 18
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $23.72
• Maximum Salary : $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

Required Qualifications :

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications :

Competency in phlebotomy. ECG certification. Proficiency in data entry and keyboarding skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

PSC Community or Mobile outpatient experience within the past six months preferred, hospital outpatient experience will be considered. Three months of phlebotomy experience with adult and pediatric patients within the past two years. Training and experience in Epic Connect Care with CP Lab Assistant with Result Entry is preferred. Intermediate knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs.