Laboratory Assistant I

Oliver Park PSC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Edmonton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. You will be responsible for providing high quality service to laboratory clients, handling specimens, and reporting results. The ideal candidate has completed a Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possesses strong phlebotomy experience. Flexibility in work hours is necessary. This role offers a competitive salary range of $23.72 to $29.56 per hour and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience is required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Perform procedures and report testing results.
• Handle and process specimens efficiently.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Excellent communication skills

Client services focus

Data entry proficiency

Independent work ability

Education

Completion of Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG certification

Driver's License

Job description

Overview

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.

Details

• Classification : Laboratory Assistant I
• Union : HSAA FAC PROF / TECH
• Unit and Program : Mobile Collections
• Primary Location : Oliver Park PSC
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 1.00
• Posting End Date : 18-SEP-2025
• Employee Class : Regular Full Time
• Date Available : 13-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 2
• Shifts per cycle : 10
• Shift Pattern : Days, Weekends, Holidays
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $23.72
• Maximum Salary : $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement : Driver\'s License, Vehicle Provided

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification. Valid class 5 drivers’ license with a drivers abstract satisfactory to APL. Ability to lift to 10 lbs on a frequent basis. Ability to work independently within a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on client services and public relations. Ability to perform repetitive duties efficiently and accurately. Ability to recognize and assist patients in distress. Flexibility to meet operational requirements including hours and location of work. Proficiency in data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience. Previous experience in a mobile collection environment. Working knowledge of Connect Care and MCIS. Proficiency in data entry. Excellent organizational, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making skills. Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism. Leadership, customer service or change management courses.