Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Clinical Supervisor, through collaboration, consultation and a team oriented approach, the Laboratory Technologist is responsible for: analyzing specimens and validating results by operating various types of automated equipment and or manual methods; ensuring accuracy of patient information and processing specimens; ensuring accuracy of results by participating in internal and external quality control programs; maintain and troubleshoot a variety of instruments by following established procedures to ensure optimal function of laboratory equipment; understand and maintain a working knowledge of all analytical techniques. Under the direction of the Technologist II, participating in orientation and training of new staff, co-workers and external clients including students and medical residents: monitoring and organizing daily workflow and adapting to accommodate fluctuations: displaying leadership and teamwork; always maintaining a professional demeanor. Works in core laboratory departments (Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine). The Laboratory Technologist I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards and the Mission, Vision, Values and policies and procedures of Alberta Precision Laboratories.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.


Classification: Laboratory Technologist I Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Core Lab, Laboratory Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 03-OCT-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 13-OCT-2025 Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $35.45 Maximum Salary: $46.69 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Laboratory Information systems (Epic & WellSky) is preferred. Experience with Sysmex & Cellavision hematology analyzer, ACL Top coagulation analyzer, Roche Cobas chemistry analyzer, and GeneXpert is preferred. Experience in Transfusion Medicine and Ortho Vision Swift analyzer & Ortho Optixx workstation preferred.



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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.