Laboratory Technologist I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist I at Cardston Health Centre to perform daily processing, testing, and reporting of diagnostic samples. You will conduct routine and specialized procedures within the Laboratory department, contributing to patient care in a rural Alberta setting.

The role requires an accredited MLT program and active or eligible CMLTA registration, with emphasis on teamwork, communication, phlebotomy, and adaptability.

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).
• Strong teamwork, communication, phlebotomy, and adaptability skills.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, analyze results and report diagnostic samples daily.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures in specimen processing for diagnosis, treatment and research.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Phlebotomy

Adaptability

Technical skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology program

CMLTA registration/permit

Job description

Cardston Health Care Center Laboratory is located in the town of Cardston Alberta which is approximately 230 kms south of Calgary, 80 kms southwest of Lethbridge and 25 kms north of the State of Montana. This busy rural location serves the town as well as the surrounding communities.Relocation assistance may be available with a Return of Service Agreement.This vacancy may be eligible for recruitment incentive.

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: Cardston Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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: Cardston Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JAN-2028
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• 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:

The successful applicant must have a strong sense of teamwork and possess excellent communication skills.Strong Technical skills and adaptability is imperative in this position.Strong phlebotomy skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent rural experience is an asset.

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.

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