Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Alberta is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for a multisite role primarily at Westview Health Centre. You will collect and process blood specimens, perform ECGs, and ensure high-quality laboratory services. Ideal candidates should have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program and be proficient in laboratory techniques. This position offers part-time employment with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform macro and micro phlebotomy techniques.
• Experience in performing ECGs and complete urinalysis.
• Familiarity with laboratory EPIC computer system.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process specimens for analysis.
• Perform laboratory functions and report results.
• Provide high quality service to clients of the laboratory.

Skills

Blood specimen collection

Processing laboratory specimens

Customer service in clinical settings

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Job Description

This is a multisite position in which most scheduled shifts will be at Westview and shifts at Devon and Leduc will be as needed to support operations. Stony Plain, Devon and Leduc are all towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, that is surrounded by Parkland County. Stony Plain is approximately 40 minutes West of Edmonton adjacent to the City of Spruce Grove and sits on Treaty 6 land. Devon is approximately 26 km southwest of Edmonton and Leduc is immediately south of the City of Edmonton. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing and reporting quality specimens for analysis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant I primary responsibilities include collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, performing ECGs, complete urinalysis, accessioning patient information into the laboratory EPIC computer system, processing samples, transport of specimens and slides, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties.

Job Description (continued)

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 and Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Health Centre and Hospital Laboratories
• Primary Location: Westview Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 24-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 32
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent experience in Urinalysis.
• Recent experience with Epic is considered an asset.