Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Red Deer is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support patient services in a dynamic environment. You will perform phlebotomy procedures and ECGs, ensuring exceptional care for patients. Ideal candidates have completed a Medical Laboratory Assistant program, possess experience in phlebotomy, and are skilled in providing high-quality customer service. This part-time role offers competitive pay and professional growth opportunities.

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 of the clinical laboratory.
• Perform venipuncture and ECG’s on registered outpatients and community patients.
• Monitor wait times to ensure best service in a patient-oriented environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Customer Service

Teamwork

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, 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: Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location: Red Deer - Downtown
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 14-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 24-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• 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.