Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Laboratory Assistant I will provide support to the laboratory, by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis. Under the direct supervision of the Team Leaders, the primary responsibilities include: collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, receiving and sorting specimens upon receipt in the Lab, reception duties, urea breath testing, performs macro and micro urinalysis, pregnancy and occult blood testing, performs whole blood glucose by meter, prepares specimens for transport, assists in the orientation and teaching of new staff, co-workers and external clients, ensures quality control and maintenance of equipment. Follows current laboratory policies and procedures, including Laboratory safety procedures.

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: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 18-DEC-2023
• Temporary End Date: 24-MAR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 5, 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7-8
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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. 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: Accredited Urinalysis course including theory and practical. Recent phlebotomy and urinalysis experience. Successful demonstration of laboratory skills is required. Preferred Qualifications: Good interpersonal skills, effective time management, and the ability to set priorities are an asset. The successful candidate should have good verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with the Epic/Beaker Laboratory Information Systems and general computer applications. They should be adaptable to a changing environment and represent Zonal Laboratory Services in a respectful, professional, and courteous manner.

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.