Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Alberta is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join their team in Taber. The successful candidate will provide exemplary patient care by performing various laboratory functions, including specimen handling and processing. Ideal applicants will have completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possess strong teamwork and communication skills. This part-time position offers competitive pay and is a vital role in supporting health services to the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Strong sense of teamwork and excellent communication skills.
• Strong phlebotomy skills and adaptability are imperative.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, and dispatching of specimens.
• Perform ECGs and report results.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Phlebotomy skills

Adaptability

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Opportunity

APL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services and is ready to deliver high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans as part of the provincial healthcare system. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, you can truly thrive. Make a difference in your own community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information that they need to improve, optimize, or maintain health. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you are responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying regional policies, procedures and work practices within the laboratory department. 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 and dispatching of specimens, and performing ECGs. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful customer relations and take responsibility for customer satisfaction.

Taber Health Centre Laboratory is located within the Taber Health Centre and services this Southern Alberta City as well as its surrounding areas. The location is staffed with a strong team of laboratory professionals that offer strong, patient-focused service to their community. Taber Alberta is located approximately 50 kilometers east of Lethbridge and 260 kilometers southeast of Calgary. Taber is a beautiful town that is known as the Corn Capital of Canada due to the large amount of sunshine in the area. Whether you're a leisure-seeker, nature lover, history buff or outdoor festival enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this vibrant community.

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.

Key Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Health Centre Laboratory
• Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 16-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 05-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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

The successful applicant must have a strong sense of teamwork and possess excellent communication skills. Strong phlebotomy skills and adaptability are imperative in this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous rural experience is an asset.