Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in St. Paul seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support the clinical laboratory operations, handling procurement, processing, testing and reporting of specimens.

The role emphasizes the pre-analytical path, including phlebotomy for patients of all ages, and requires accuracy in accessioning and specimen handling. Qualifications include completion of an accredited MLA program and phlebotomy experience, plus strong teamwork, communication and time-management

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Phlebotomy experience required; teamwork and effective communication are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with adaptability and priority setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical workflow including phlebotomy for adults, children and infants.
• Accessioning, specimen handling, troubleshooting and reception duties; report results to appropriate units.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC LIS

Job description

St. Paul is strategically located in the center of the Lakeland which boasts of many lakes and lots of recreational opportunities. It is about 209 kilometers from Edmonton and has a population of 6,000 in town and another 6,500 in the county. St. Paul is a major trading center for the surrounding area which consists of rich agricultural land and oil and gas industries. Although St Paul is a small town the laboratory is busy department and a great site to gain valuable experience working with diverse populations and age groups. St Paul offers something for everyone -swimming pool, bowling, gyms, many different schools, dance programs, walking trails, archery, 4H, Spray Park and a Skate Park will be soon available. The people who call St. Paul home say it’s "A People Kind of Place!"

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: St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre Laboratory
• Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• 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: St. Therese - St. Paul Healthcare Centre Laboratory
• Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• 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:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Phlebotomy experience is required. Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities are necessary. Excellent communication skills both written and oral are required. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant I include performing all aspects of the pre-analytical path of workflow including phlebotomy for adults, children and infants using both macro and micro techniques, accessioning patient specimens, troubleshooting problem specimens, and reception duties. The successful candidate will provide support to the lab by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience performing macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis testing is an asset. EPIC LIS experience is preferred.

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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