Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Airdrie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I for the Airdrie Health Centre. This 0.70 FTE position involves night shifts on a rotating 7-night cycle, performing daily processing, testing, and reporting of diagnostic samples in the laboratory.

The role requires an accredited MLT program completion and active/eligible CMLTA registration, with experience in hematology and chemistry. A satisfactory RC/VS screening is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
• Proven ability to work within a computer-based environment using Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and OneDrive.
• Experience in core laboratory theory including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion medicine dispense.
• Experience in reading manual differentials.
• Current experience in Hematology and Chemistry within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department.
• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

OneDrive

Hematology

Education

Accredited MLT program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Beaker

WellSky

Job description

Airdrie is a young and dynamic city, thriving in economic opportunity and bundled with everyday amenities, where modern influence meets the spirit of the past. The City of Airdrie, with a population of 70,594, is located 10 minutes north of Calgary, offering a wide range of accommodations, dining establishments, attractions and experiences with both a small town feel and big city amenities. The Airdrie Community Health Centre provides a wide range of health services to residents and families living in and around Airdrie, including 24 hour Urgent Care, Public Health, Home Care and Mental Health. The laboratory plays a key role in the interdisciplinary team within the health center and community. Reporting to the Urgent Care Lab Supervisor or Manager, and under the direction of the Urgent Care Medical Laboratory Technologist II, the Laboratory Technologist I will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies. This position primarily works night shifts with a rotation of 7 nights on, 7 nights off.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-FEB-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Airdrie Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Proven ability to work within a computer-based environment using programs including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint and OneDrive. Experience in core laboratory theory including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, and transfusion medicine dispense. Experience in reading manual differentials. Current experience in Hematology and Chemistry within the last 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

2-year experience in an Urgent Centre Testing area, Rapid Response Lab or Rural Lab. Connect Care training including Beaker and WellSky TM non-testing Technologist.

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.