Laboratory Assistant I – Pre-Analytic Collections Department

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is looking for a Laboratory Assistant I in the Pre-Analytic Collections Department to deliver high-quality lab services. This night position requires advanced phlebotomy skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, providing opportunities for growth and development. The successful candidate will enjoy a unique schedule that promotes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience with inpatient phlebotomy and data entry.
• Ability to handle competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement, handling, processing, dispatching, and testing of specimens.
• Ensure high-quality service to laboratory clients.
• Follow safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data Entry

Teamwork

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Office

EPIC

Job description

Laboratory Assistant I – Pre-Analytic Collections Department

Important Information: This is a night position working every other weekend with a static rotation. Hours of work are 2300-0715hrs.Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is the largest hospital in the province of Alberta with 1100+ patient beds. It is one of Canada’s leading trauma, research, and teaching hospitals. FMC provides advanced medical services to over two million people from Calgary and surrounding regions including southern Alberta, southeastern British Columbia, and southern Saskatchewan.Our pre-analytical department delivers high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to all clinical care buildings, including but not limited to: Main acute care hospital, Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Center, Special Services Building, North Tower-Grace Women’s Health, McCaig Tower, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Clinics.Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform patient facing tasks in a fast paced, highly team focused acute care hospital laboratory.Our Pre-Analytics department is committed in investing in employee growth and development. We offer a static schedule to promote healthy work life balance.If you have advanced level phlebotomy skills and enjoy working in a dynamic fast paced environment where there is constant ability to learn new skills, this position offers opportunity for your growth. Have a look at the required and preferred qualifications and see if this position is for you.

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: Pre-Analytics
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Temporary End Date: 27-JAN-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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: Pre-Analytics
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-JUL-2025
• Temporary End Date: 27-JAN-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends
• 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:

Inpatient phlebotomy and data entry experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity within the last year. Skilled in straight needle phlebotomy and difficult venipunctures. Proficiency in data entry. Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment with competing demands. EPIC experience (Hyperspace/Rover) within the last year. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position (ability walk, stand, bend, lift, reach, push/pull for frequent and extended periods). Ability to cooperate, work independently, and promote good teamwork. Perception, initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy. Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, and physicians. Ability to work under pressure and in emergencies. Practices effective biological protection, infection control, and safety. Able to be fitted to all required PPE (respiratory masks, gloves, gowns).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in neonatal skin puncture. Courses or certificates in personal leadership development. Courses or training in process improvement or change management. Demonstrates initiative, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Experience interpreting workflow visuals and ability to respond appropriately to meet turnaround times. Demonstrated ability to lead self through change. National certification with CSMLS. Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office.

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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