Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Belmont Town Centre Patient Service Centre (PSC) within Alberta Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join a fast-paced, public-facing team. You will perform phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen handling and testing, while coordinating with colleagues to keep wait times low and service exceptional.

This regular full-time role offers rotating shifts, work across days, evenings and weekends, and contributes to strong community health outcomes by providing accurate results and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.
• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience; ECG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients in the clinical laboratory, handling specimens, testing and reporting results.
• Perform phlebotomy, ECGs and monitor wait times to ensure best service to patients.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and health professionals to maintain efficient operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG certification

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The team at Belmont Town Centre Patient Service Centre (PSC), is looking to add a highly engaged, enthusiastic, and outgoing Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in this fast-paced, public-facing location. Here you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, ECG’s and monitoring wait times to ensure you are providing the best service to your patients.In this role you will be the first contact that patients have with the laboratory. This environment allows you the ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure, utilize time management skills, and prioritize tasks within this ever-changing environment.Your organization and communication skills will help you collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and other health care professionals.This position works rotating shifts Monday to Friday between the hours of 0600-1930 and every third Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 0700-1530 at Belmont PSC.Make a difference in your community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to improve, optimize, and maintain good health.

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: Belmont Town Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location: Belmont Town Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.ECG 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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