Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Alberta seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to deliver high-quality service in the clinical laboratory. The role includes collecting specimens, performing ECGs, and entering patient information. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possess strong organizational and communication skills. A competitive pay rate is offered, with additional remote retention allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote Retention Allowance up to $3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Must effectively collect specimens and perform procedures including ECGs.
• Familiar with computer applications including Office and email.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and technical skill competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clinical laboratory clients.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, testing, and reporting of specimens.
• Assist with inventory of laboratory supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work independently

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Office applications

Job description

Your Opportunity

This position is responsible for providing and performing the highest quality service possible to the clients of the clinical laboratory. This is done in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. Specifically, this position collects specimens, performs procedures including: ECG’s. This position will be responsible for entering patient information into the Laboratory Information system and may also assist with inventory of laboratory supplies. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, APL currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

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 Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Fairview Health Complex
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 18-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• 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

Must be familiar with working with computer applications including Office, e-mail, Internet, and willing to learn additional software applications such as Laboratory Information Systems as required. Demonstrated good organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and personnel from other departments in a fast pace changing environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary. Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Must be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset. Experience working with the public would be an asset. Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory service preferred.