Laboratory Assistant I

Albertapubliclabs; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to provide high-quality service in specimen handling and testing. The role involves working independently and collaboratively, ensuring customer satisfaction while performing laboratory functions. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Phelebotomy and urinalysis experience within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects within the scope of practice of an MLA I.
• Collect specimens using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques.
• Ensure quality control and maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant Program

Job description

The Sturgeon Community Hospital is looking to fill a Medical Laboratory Assistant I (MLA I) role where you, as the successful candidate, will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you are responsible for performing all aspects within the scope of practice of an MLA I.With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful customer relations and take responsibility for customer satisfaction while completing reception duties. You will be responsible for collecting specimens from a wide range of patients using your macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, urinalysis, pregnancy and occult blood testing.Your strong attention to detail and time management skills will flourish as you receive and sort specimens into the lab and prepare them for transport as well as ensuring quality control and maintenance of lab equipment.You have an ability to encourage others and build positive, respectful and collaborative working relationships while assisting in the orientation and training of new staff, coworkers and external clients.Edmonton Zone, home to over 1.2 million people, encompasses Alberta’s provincial capital and the surrounding communities, including St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Devon, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain. With outstanding urban amenities, shopping, lively local arts and music, and professional sports teams, Edmonton Zone has great parks, including the largest urban parkland in North America.We welcome you to apply today and take this perfect opportunity to begin or grow your career.

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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• 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: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 23-MAY-2025
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 02-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

Completion of an accredited urinalysis course including theory and practical.Phlebotomy and urinalysis experience within the last 2 years.

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.

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