Laboratory Assistant I

Misericordia Community Hosp; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join their team. In this role, you'll provide exceptional service to clients by managing laboratory functions such as specimen procurement, processing, and testing. Your expertise in phlebotomy and laboratory procedures will ensure accurate results while adhering to safety standards. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Recent phlebotomy experience and formal urinalysis training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service in the clinical laboratory.
• Handle, process, dispatch, and test specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory Procedures

Client Service

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Medical Laboratory Technologist Program

Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist Program

Tools

EPIC Information System

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: Pre-Analytics, Laboratory
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-JUN-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 14
• 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:

Recent phlebotomy experience (within one year). Formal urinalysis training course required or current equivalent experience. Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and X-ray 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competency with the EPIC Information System.