Laboratory Assistant I

Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Grande Prairie is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. In this role, you will perform essential laboratory functions including specimen procurement, processing, and result reporting. Candidates must have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possess phlebotomy experience. The position offers a part-time, temporary role with a salary range of $23.72 to $29.56 an hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Procurement of specimens.
• Handling and processing of specimens.
• Dispatching and testing of specimens.
• Performing procedures and reporting results.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

ECG certification

Specimen handling

Education

Completion of accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of specimens
• Handling and processing of specimens
• Dispatching and testing of specimens
• Performing procedures and reporting results

Classification and Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF / TECH
• Unit and Program: Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P / T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-JUL-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Salary: Minimum $23.72, Maximum $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Qualifications

• 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.