Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A health services organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join their lab team in High River. The role is part-time with responsibilities including specimen handling, testing, and reporting. Qualified candidates should have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program, possess skills in phlebotomy and order entry, and ideally have at least one year of experience in a rural laboratory setting. The position offers a competitive salary range and diverse shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience using Microsoft programs.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a MLA within the last 3 years in a Rural Zone laboratory or Urgent Care Centre Lab is an asset.

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 functions.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Order Entry

Sample Handling

Microsoft Programs

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity

High River is a community steeped in hometown Alberta values, with a vision of a new and vibrant future, less than 50km south of Calgary. By choosing to make High River home, our community takes pride in its connections to each other – we draw our strength and sense of belonging from the close-knit neighborhoods in which we live. We embrace an image of new and dynamic High River fabricated from the hard work and imaginations of our entire community. We invite you to come and be a part of our bright future! As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working all shifts and on‑call (as needed). Reporting directly to the on‑site senior technologist and the Regional Rural Supervisor, the MLT will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

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: Laboratory
• Primary Location: High River
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 15‑DEC‑2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 25‑DEC‑2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• 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

Experience with Phlebotomy, Order Entry and Sample Handling within an Accessioning/ Pre‑Exam Lab Department – A combination of Education and Training will be considered. Experience using Microsoft programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience as a MLA within the last 3 years in a Rural Zone laboratory or Urgent Care Centre Lab is an asset.