Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving community health as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. In this dynamic role, you will provide essential laboratory services, including performing venipuncture and ECGs in a fast-paced Patient Service Centre. Your contributions will directly support healthcare professionals in delivering accurate diagnoses and treatments. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Vehicle Provided

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients in an efficient and safe manner.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, and testing of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG Certification

Laboratory Procedures

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job description

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.

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: Grande Prairie PSC
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 12-MAY-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Grande Prairie PSC
• Primary Location: Grande Prairie
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 12-MAY-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-MAY-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
• 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.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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