Job Description

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Your Opportunity:

This is a multisite position in which scheduled shifts will be at Fort Saskatchewan and shifts at Strathcona Hospital Lab and Alberta Hospital Lab will be as needed to support operations. Fort Saskatchewan, and Sherwood Park are towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing and reporting quality specimens for analysis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant I primary responsibilities include collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, performing ECGs, complete urinalysis, accessioning patient information into the laboratory EPIC computer system, processing samples, transport of specimens and slides, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties.

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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: Rural Clinical Labs Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 08-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 27-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 21 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent experience within the last two years performing phlebotomy and using EPIC Beaker Laboratory Information System is required. Recent experience with data entry, specimen processing, and specimen troubleshooting in EPIC Beaker is required. Experience performing urinalysis using the Clinitek Advantus.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a high-volume lab setting is an asset. Recent experience using Rover is preferred. Interest or knowledge in APL safety protocols is an asset. Experience performing minor equipment maintenance, assisting with loading analyzers such as Sysmex XNL550, and inventory management is an asset. Experience with EPIC downtime is an asset. Experience performing ECGs is an asset.



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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.