Laboratory Assistant I

Albertapubliclabs; Union (NJ); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality service in phlebotomy and laboratory functions, with part-time hours available and opportunities for additional training. Candidates with certification will be prioritized, but training options exist for qualified individuals. Competitive pay rates are accompanied by a retention allowance.

Benefits

Remote Retention Allowance of $3,000

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy for adults, children, and infants.
• Accessioning patient specimens and troubleshooting problem specimens.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service in laboratory functions.
• Procurement and testing of specimens.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Phlebotomy Skills

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Weekdays, part time hours 0800-1513, with opportunity to pick up additional casual hours. Primary responsibilities include inpatient, outpatient and emergency phlebotomy for adults, children, and infants using both macro and micro techniques. You will also be accessioning patient specimens, troubleshooting problem specimens, and performing reception duties. First considerations will be given to certified individuals, however, there is an opportunity for onsite/online training. If you've been considering a job in the medical field, this may be for you! In addition to a competitive rate of pay, APL currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: McLennan Sacred Heart Comm
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 28-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 10-OCT-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory
• Primary Location: McLennan Sacred Heart Comm
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 18-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 28-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 10-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 6.46
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience with Connect Care. TDG and WHMIS certificate. Ability to work rapidly with attention to detail and accuracy.

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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