Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); St. Albert; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I for the Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team. The position involves routine and specialized procedures across Sturgeon Community Hospital, UAH, CCI and Royal Alexandra Hospital, including grossing, embedding, and intraoperative support.

Responsibilities span specimen processing, testing, reporting, QC, and potential on-call duties. Strong leaders with teamwork and communication skills are desired.

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).
• Recent Anatomic Pathology experience and grossing experience.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems applications such as EPIC; strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples.
• Carry out grossing, embedding, microtomy and specimen preparation as required across sites.
• Maintain quality control and assist with intraoperative consults when needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and support urgent procedures after hours.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology

Grossing

EPIC LIS

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

Accredited MLT program

CMLTA registration

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Join the Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team! With the primary site at the Sturgeon Hospital and additional sites at University of Alberta Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute and the Royal Alex Hospital, this position is an excellent opportunity for anyone who would like to perform a full range of technical processes associated with Anatomical Pathology.When at the Sturgeon, CCI and Royal Alex, the successful candidate will perform a variety of routine and specialized Anatomical Pathology procedures. Duties include grossing, specimen prep, frozen sections and assisting with intraoperative consults, performing routine equipment maintenance, teaching students, and troubleshooting of various laboratory instruments,At the UAH, the candidate role would also include embedding and microtomy, routine and specialized staining procedures, quality control activities and may also be required to be on call to support urgent procedures after routine operational hours on a rotational basis. Other duties that may be assigned as appropriate.Anatomic Pathology is a hands-on department that is a great place to learn about patient care and see some of the most interesting cases that come to lab. We have a diverse team - with MLAs, MLTs, PAs, pathologists, residents, and many learners on site. We are looking for someone who is a leader, motivated, energetic, pleasant, reliable, eager to learn, a great communicator, and a great team member.

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, Laboratory Medicine
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• 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: Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• 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: $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:

Recent Anatomic Pathology experience.Recent grossing experience.Specialized knowledge and experience in Laboratory Information Systems applications such as EPIC.Effective time management, strong organizational skills, excellent problem solving, decision making, troubleshooting and communication skills are required.Ability to prioritize successfully in a demanding environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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.