Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Strathmore; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp PT Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join the Strathmore PSC in a fast-paced public-facing setting. You will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory and perform venipuncture and ECGs as part of processing specimens.

Completion of an accredited MLA program and ECG/phlebotomy certification are required; preference for candidates with phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Venipuncture

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

ECG equipment

Phlebotomy tools

Job description

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: Strathmore PSC
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• 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: Strathmore PSC
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 19-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 3.5, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evening & 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:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience. At least 6 months of experience in a Patient Service Centre

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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