Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Okotoks. This position involves delivering high-quality patient service at a public-facing Patient Service Centre, performing venipuncture and ECGs, and managing laboratory specimens. Candidates should have an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program education, with preferred experience in phlebotomy. This role offers competitive pay and potential for professional development, contributing positively to the healthcare community.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients in an effective and safe manner.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens.
• Perform procedures and report results.

Skills

Venipuncture

ECG Certification

Patient-oriented service

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

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, ECGs 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: Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location: Okotoks PSC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 02-FEB-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date: 07-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 4.5, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7, 10
• 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: Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG Certification.

Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience.