Job Description

Your Opportunity:

You're precise, analytical and detail oriented - just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) located in Rimbey. You can follow lab processes and procedures exactly, enter the associated data reliably and correctly, and discern subtle differences in lab samples, including urinalysis. The position includes day shifts. Rimbey is a small town with easy access to Red Deer and less than two hours from both Edmonton and Calgary located at the junction of Highways 20 and 53 in the Blindman River valley. It is a farming community with the oil and gas sector playing an important role also. You'll feel good knowing that your work makes a difference to people in your own community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to make an accurate diagnosis or to restore, maintain, or optimize health.

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: Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 06-OCT-2025 Temporary End Date: 19-APR-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 6 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $23.72 Maximum Salary: $29.56 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

2 years experience in a medical laboratory working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Equivalencies may be considered. Cardiology training and experience including ECG's and Holter Monitors. All blood collection procedures including: venipuncture, micro punctures, blood culture collections as well as collections on all patient ages including newborns, pediatrics and geriatrics. Recent macro and micro urinalysis experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current registration with CSMLS. Experience with Connect Care Epic. Demonstrated participation in continuing education in a medical laboratory field. Recent experience in cardiology testing including Holter monitor and ECG with MUSE and Cardioday applications. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work independently and promote teamwork. Familiar with Clinitek Status.



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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.