Your Opportunity:

Nestled amidst the pristine wilderness of Alberta, Whitecourt offers an idyllic blend of natural beauty and small-town charm that beckons you to call it home. Surrounded by lush forests and the breathtaking Athabasca River, the town provides an unparalleled backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. With a myriad of recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling, Whitecourt invites residents to embrace an active and adventurous lifestyle. Beyond its natural wonders, the community exudes warmth and friendliness, fostering a tight-knit sense of belonging. Immerse yourself in the welcoming spirit of Whitecourt, where the pace of life allows for a perfect balance between tranquility and exhilaration. As a successful candidate, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies, procedures and work ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the x-ray and laboratory departments. In addition to your strong attention to detail and good judgement, you are highly organized and have proven communication skills that enable you to work collaboratively within our fast-paced ever-changing environment. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful customer relations and take responsibility for customer satisfaction. You have an ability to influence change by encouraging others, building positive, respectful and collaborative working relationships. This position offers a variety of shifts, including on call. Relocation assistance may be available with a Return of Service Agreement. If you prefer a small-town atmosphere, country living, and a place to call home where you can get to know your neighbours, we welcome you to apply today and take this is a perfect opportunity to begin or grow your career.

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: Whitecourt Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 27-MAY-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 06-JUN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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: Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation. Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered. Upon hire, 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. Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

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.