Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in St. Albert is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. The ideal candidate will have a completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program, previous phlebotomy experience, and ECG certification. Responsibilities include providing high-quality service to clients and performing various laboratory functions in a clinical setting. This part-time position offers competitive pay and a flexible work schedule.

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 clinical laboratory clients.
• Perform procurement, handling, processing, and testing of specimens.
• Report results efficiently and safely.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Overview

Your Opportunity: You are organized, adaptable, and can work effectively under pressure. Able to prioritize tasks and manage your time, you have technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills necessary in medical laboratories today. You are comfortable working independently and as part of a team, you can develop and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues and other healthcare professionals you may interact with. You have good judgement and decision-making skills and will conduct yourself according to the Alberta Health Services Code of Conduct and the APL Values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility, and Accuracy. This position is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 0800-1230 and on Tuesdays 0800-1300, with every 3rd weekend working Saturday and Sunday 0700-1130 at Summit Plaza PSC (STAB).

Responsibilities and qualifications below describe the role as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I within the clinical laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

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.

Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Patient Service Centre
• Primary Location: Tudor Glen PSC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 06-OCT-2025
• Temporary End Date: 28-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 4.5
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

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.