Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A healthcare diagnostics provider in Grande Prairie is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to deliver high-quality laboratory services. This role involves specimen handling, performing venipuncture and ECGs, along with providing effective client service. Candidates must have completed a Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possess relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Retention Allowance

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens.
• Perform venipuncture and ECG procedures.

Job description

Your Opportunity

Health has an enormous impact on peoples' lives, and lab results play a key role in providing physicians with information they need to accurately diagnose and treat their patients. Alberta Precision Labs (APL) is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to work in a fast-paced, public-facing Patient Service Centre (PSC). This individual will be required to follow lab processes and procedures, perform venipuncture, ECG’s on registered outpatients and community patients Monitor wait times to ensure we are providing best service to our patients. As the public face of APL, the successful candidate will work independently and with others in a patient-oriented, team-focused workplace that strives to be positive and respectful. As a subsidiary of Alberta Health Service (AHS), APL prides itself on the delivery of responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans. This position includes a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits. 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. 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: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: PSC Specimen Receipt & Dispatch
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

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.