Laboratory Assistant I - Pathology

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I. The role involves responsibilities such as specimen collection, quality control activities, and client service in a clinical laboratory setting. Candidates should have completed a Medical Laboratory Assistant program and possess strong data entry and anatomical knowledge. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Proficiency in data entry.
• Ability to work with chemicals and gloves.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens according to laboratory policies.
• Operates and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Data entry proficiency

Knowledge of anatomy

Medical terminology

Basic LIS skills

Microsoft computer skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Path Assistant II, MLT II and the Anatomical Pathology Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to collections and/or specimen processing, quality management, troubleshooting, and general support. Collects and processes a variety of specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures, as appropriate to their scope of work. Operates, maintains and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments and equipment. Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, calibrates instruments and maintains records as appropriate to their scope of work. Follows safety procedures and policies, uses personal protective equipment appropriately and identifies/reports unsafe conditions. Maintains a clean, safe and organized work area. Recognizes and assesses unusual or abnormal findings. Escalates problems, issues, and occurrences as required and documents appropriately. Identifies opportunities for safer practices and workflow improvement, and applies process improvement principles to support and make changes. Delivers customer focused service and provides reception, answers inquiries, and responds to requests for in information for patients and other health care providers. Performs administrative duties such as filing, faxing, reports distribution and archiving when required. Documents and participates in the training and orientation of students and staff. Monitors, orders, rotates, distributes and stores supplies as applicable. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 13-NOV-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-DEC-2025
• Temporary End Date: 27-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• 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

Proficiency in data entry. Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology. Heavy lifting up to 25 lbs, capable of standing or walking for long periods. Able to work with and exposure to chemicals and gloves. Any Canadian equivalency to English 30 or 33 or CLBA score of Benchmark 8 completed within the last six months.

Preferred Qualifications

Anatomic Pathology experience within the last 2 years preferred. Basic LIS and Microsoft computer skills.