Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Drumheller, AB, is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support the Laboratory unit at Drumheller Health Centre. You will perform specimen handling, processing and testing with focus on quality and safety, under HSAA guidelines.

Requirements include accredited MLA training, phlebotomy experience, English communication, and the ability to work in a team while maintaining independence in procedures.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Cardiology training and experience including ECGs and Holter Monitors.
• Blood collection procedures including venipuncture, micropunctures, blood culture across all ages.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cardiology training

Phlebotomy

English communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Clinitek Advantus

Muse

Cardioday

Epic Beaker

Job description

In the heart of the Canadian Badlands in Southern Alberta, Drumheller offers visitors a unique combination of spectacular scenery and interesting things to do – think Jurassic Park! Rolling fields suddenly give way to steep, dry coulees ridged with the strata of hundreds of years of erosion by time, wind and water. Through it all, the tranquil Red Deer River gently makes its way through parkland and a myriad of recreational opportunities.Drumheller is rich with facilities: The Aquaplex, with indoor and outdoor pools, hot tub, steam room, etc, the Memorial Arena where you can take skating lessons or take in a game of hockey, and the Badlands Community Facility; a modern banquet hall which houses a state-of-the art fitness and recreation centre as well as vibrant and creative arts and culture venues. Come to Drumheller – there is nowhere quite like it in Alberta!Located 150 km from Calgary and 163 km from Red Deer, we serve a population service area of approximately 20,000. Our Hospital has 33 Acute Care Beds, 96 Long Term Care Beds, and 4 Restorative Beds. Clinical services include: general surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, maternity, Cancer Clinic and Dialysis. The hospital has a busy Emergency and Out Patient Department and is the only collection site for community patients.

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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Drumheller Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Cardiology training and experience including ECG's and Holter Monitors. All blood collection procedures including venipuncture, micropunctures, blood culture collection as well as collections on all patient ages including newborns, pediatrics and geriatrics. Drivers License is required. Equivalencies may be considered.Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation.Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered. Upon hire, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL at no cost, and formal training courses offered by SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) or NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). The costs associated with these formal training courses will be your responsibility. You will be required to complete these training requirements within your probationary period, as per the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) collective agreement.Ability to communicate effectively in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote teamwork. Receptive to new ideas and change.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 2 yrs experience in a healthcare setting. Familiar with Clinitek Advantus. Experience with Muse and Cardioday. Recent experience with Epic Beaker. Current registration with CSMLS. Receptive to new ideas and change. Recent Urinalysis training including macro and micro urinalysis experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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