Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Precision Labs; Hamlet of Lac la Biche; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) Lac La Biche is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist I for the Lac La Biche HC laboratory. You will perform daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples in the Chemistry and Hematology departments.

You must complete an accredited MLT program, be registered or eligible with CMLTA, and be able to respond to call backs within 30 minutes. Epic Beaker/Radiant experience and phlebotomy in the last year are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MLT program.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
• Be on call and respond to call backs within 30 minutes.
• Experience with Beaker and Radiant modules of Epic in the last 2 years.
• Experience performing phlebotomy in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, analyze and report diagnostic samples daily.
• Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures according to established standards.
• Contribute to quality control and patient results.

Skills

Organized

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology program

Tools

Beaker

Radiant (Epic)

XT3400

Access2

Sysmex

Caresphere

Clinitek

ACL coagulation analyzers

Job description

The community of Lac la Biche is located approximately 220 km northeast of Edmonton. The hospital's service area - Lac la Biche County - has approximately 8,630 people. The Lac la Biche Region is your gateway to the incredible woods and waters of the Lakeland. The region is a year-round playground for those in search of authentic outdoor adventure, cultural connections, and must-see events. The community has all the amenities you need to live, learn, work, raise a family or retire in. William J. Cadzow Healthcare Centre Laboratory is a busy department, offering an excellent opportunity to develop and grow your skills in the Chemistry and Hematology departments. As a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist I, you will perform site specific manual and automated laboratory procedures and related duties following established standards of practice defined by the Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (CMLTA), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) and Health Professions Act.

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: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $38.74
• Maximum Salary: $51.02
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: Lac La Biche HC W.J.Cadzow Bld
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 20-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $38.74
• Maximum Salary: $51.02
• 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:

Required to take call and respond to call backs within 30 minutes. Experience with Beaker and Radiant modules of Epic in the last 2 years. Experience performing phlebotomy in the last year.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the last year with the following analyzers: XT3400, Access2, Sysmex andCaresphere,Clinitek, ACL coagulation analyzers.Must beorganized,andanindependent worker anda strong teamplayer who is committed to providing quality patient care.Understands andmaintainsa working knowledge of analytical techniques and demonstrates excellent problem solving, decision making and trouble-shooting skills.

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.