Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I at Capilano Centre PSC. In this public-facing role you will perform phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen handling, processing and reporting results, while delivering high-quality service to patients and collaborating with lab staff.

You will rotate through sites (Capilano, Tawa, Beaumont and Lakewood PSC) on early to mid shifts, with weekend coverage as required, and you will be the first contact patients meet in the

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.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens; reporting results.
• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The team at Capilano 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, ECGs 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 shift between 0600-1800 hours from Monday to Friday at Capilano, Tawa, Beaumont and Lakewood PSC and every third weekend from 0700-1530 hours at Tawa PSC. Due to the location, access to reliable personal transportation is required as some of the possible work sites do not have access to public transportation.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
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-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: Capilano Centre PSC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-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.