Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Nestled in the heart of Alberta, Camrose allure and vitality are rarely rivaled; this dynamic and warm-hearted community begs to be discovered! Enjoy beautiful parks, walking trails, world-class recreational facilities, and amazing events like Big Valley Jamboree and Jaywalkers. The Laboratory Assistant I will be working in the City of Camrose, which is located in East-Central Alberta along Highway 13, 7.5 km east of the junction with Highway 21. Highway 26 meets Camrose on the east and Highway 833 on the north. Camrose is 88.5 km South East of Edmonton. Some of the great things to do here include, a Beautiful Mirror Lake winds through the center of Camrose, complete with a fountain and resident swans; A total of 308 acres of parks and playgrounds. 18 hole golf course with modern clubhouse & restaurant. 3 indoor ice arenas and a 9-sheet curling rink. Indoor aquatic center with waterslide & outdoor spray park. Lighted ball diamonds, lighted football and soccer fields. Racquetball courts, tennis courts, bowling lanes. 2 museums. Full service RV Park 107 lots. Casino. Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. The Bailey Theatre. Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

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: St. Mary\'s Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 14-NOV-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-NOV-2023
• Temporary End Date: 25-NOV-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 10
• Shifts per cycle: 25
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. Equivalent is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and MLT and CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation. Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered. If hired, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL at no cost, and formal training courses offered by SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) or NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). The costs associated with these formal training courses will be your responsibility. You will be required to complete these training requirements within your probationary period, as per the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) collective agreement. Additional Required Qualifications: Completion of an Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or in its absence, experience will be considered. Evidence of CSMLS certification may be required, Experience performing macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis testing. Strong Phlebotomy skills. Proven interpersonal oral and written communications skills are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, Interdisciplinary team members, personnel from other departments, and leadership in a fast-paced, and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organizes and flexible. Must participate in continual Professional Development. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional and courteous manner. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the past two years: Work in Healthcare facility. Phlebotomy, VP and micro. Meditech LIS, medical terminology. Maintenance on: Clinitek Advantus, Centrifuges. Cleaning the fridges and freezers. Cleaning the Plasma Thawing device in TM.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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.