Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in a setting where your work truly matters? We're looking for a dedicated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our collaborative healthcare team at Sacred Heart Laboratory. If you value teamwork, independence, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care, this role could be the perfect fit. You'll enjoy a varied, hands-on role -Collecting, preparing, and handling specimens for analysis- Performing ECGs and phlebotomy- Supporting accurate data entry and patient record management- Maintaining equipment and ensuring a safe, efficient lab environment and collaborating closely with technologists, nurses, and physicians. In addition to a competitive hourly wage, Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) offers a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually. This non-pensionable allowance is paid on an hourly basis for all hours worked at the basic rate of pay. Preference will be given to certified Medical Laboratory Assistants. However, onsite and online training opportunities are available for the right candidates with a strong interest in learning and healthcare This is a great opportunity to grow your career - a Flexible 0.8FTE schedule - making a real impact in a vibrant northern Alberta community.

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: McLennan Sacred Heart Comm Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 29-SEP-2025 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-OCT-2025 Hours per Shift: 6.20, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10, 8 Shift Pattern: Days 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program. Registration (or eligibility) with CSMLS or equivalent provincial regulatory body. Strong phlebotomy skills and patient-first approach. Excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.



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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.