Laboratory Technologist I

Foothills Medical Centre; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Calgary is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I to manage the processing and analysis of diagnostic samples. Candidates must have completed an accredited MLT program and be eligible for registration with the CMLTA. Preferred qualifications include recent Anatomic Pathology experience. This full-time position offers a salary range from $35.45 to $46.69 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
• Able to work with exposure to chemicals and gloves.
• Experience with embedding and microtomy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples.
• Perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the laboratory.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology experience

Basic LIS skills

Microsoft computer skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program

Job description

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 : Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location : Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 1.00
• Posting End Date : 06-NOV-2025
• Employee Class : Regular Full Time
• Date Available : 01-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 2
• Shifts per cycle : 10
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $35.45
• Maximum Salary : $46.69
• 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

Able to work with exposure to chemicals and gloves. Chemicals may include but not limited to formalin, xylene, bleach.

Preferred Qualifications

Anatomic Pathology experience in a clinical setting within the past 10 years. Experience within the last 2 years preferred. Experience with embedding and microtomy. Experience grossing up to level IV. Experience with performing and assessing special stains. Basic LIS and Microsoft computer skills.