Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Red Deer; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Red Deer for the Downtown Patient Service Centre. You will perform venipuncture, ECGs, and assist with specimen processing and reporting results in a fast-paced, public-facing setting.

The role requires completing an accredited MLA program; preferred phlebotomy and ECG certification. This is a part-time, temporary position with shifts across days/evenings/weekends in Red Deer.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Handle, process, dispatch and test specimens; perform procedures and report results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to add a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to our team in Red Deer to work in a fast-paced, public-facing Patient Service Centre, out of our Downtown and Bower locations. With this opportunity you will perform venipuncture and ECGs on registered outpatients and community patients as well as monitor wait times to ensure we are providing best service to our patients.In this public facing role, you will work independently, and with others, in a patient oriented, team-focused environment that strives to be a positive place for all that visit.At Alberta Precision Labs, we pride ourselves on the delivery of responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans. 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.Set amid rolling hills and aspen parkland, we are located in Central Alberta near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor. Rich in history, it among Alberta's most-populous cities. Families have plentiful schools to choose from including public, private, and francophone schools as well as post‑secondary institutions. Home to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, there are numerous facilities and sports teams to choose from. Previously named a “Cultural Capital of Canada,” Red Deer enjoys a wide variety of visual and performing arts and cultural groups. With all the amenities you could need and a small town, friendly feel, you’ll love living and working in this beautiful city.This opportunity offers 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
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 04-APR-2027
• 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: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

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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