Job Description

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Your Opportunity:

Didsbury hospital is located in the quaint community of Didsbury, Alberta. With a population of approximately 5,300 residents in town and thousands more in the surrounding Mountain View County. The hospital provides services to a multitude of patients. Located approximately 83 kilometers north of Calgary and only a 90-minute drive to the Rocky Mountains this community offers rural living with opportunities to enjoy the city or the mountain lifestyle. We are actively seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant with experience and knowledge of policies and procedures to join our dynamic team in providing the highest level of service to our clients. As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working all shifts as assigned by the site Senior Technologist. Specifically, this position collects specimens, performs sample handling and manipulation, performs urinalysis and urine microscopic testing, ECGs, and reports results within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Reporting directly to the on-site senior technologists and the Regional Supervisor, the MLA will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department. This position provides off-site collection services to local long term care facilities, APL vehicle provided. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS's Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

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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: Didsbury Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 19-NOV-2025 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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:

Recent training and experience within the last year in clinical laboratory required. Recent training and experience within the last year in urinalysis, including microscopic required. Proven ability to work within a computer-based environment using Microsoft office suit including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. Knowledge of medical Laboratory Safety Practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Connect Care Epic training including Medical Laboratory Assistant with Result Entry. Epic Cardiac Monitor Badge.



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Please note:

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



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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.