Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to deliver high-quality service in a clinical laboratory. The role involves various laboratory functions including specimen handling and testing, requiring strong technical and analytical skills. Candidates should have completed an accredited program and possess phlebotomy experience.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, and testing of specimens.
• Report results and perform laboratory procedures.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity:

You are organized, adaptable, and can work effectively under pressure. Able to prioritize tasks and manage your time, you have technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills necessary in medical laboratories today. You are comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and you can develop and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues and other healthcare professionals you may interact with. You have good judgment and decision-making skills and will conduct yourself according to the Alberta Health Services Code of Conduct and the APL Values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility, and Accuracy. Access to reliable personal transportation is required as some of the possible work sites do not have access to public transportation. Please note that this position is Monday/Thursday/Friday 0900-1500 and Tuesday/Wednesday 0915-1500. Every third Sunday at Heritage PSC from 0900-1500 hours.

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, 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: Riverbend Square PSC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.73
• Posting End Date: 30-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 09-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 5.5, 5.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• 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:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience.