Laboratory Assistant I
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- Recent ECG experience; at least 6 months within the last 2 years.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Health has an enormous impact on peoples' lives, and lab results play a key role in providing physicians with information they need to accurately diagnose and treat their patients. Alberta Precision Labs (APL) is looking for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to work in a fast-paced, public-facing Patient Service Centre (PSC). This individual will be required to follow lab processes and procedures, perform venipuncture, ECGs on registered outpatients and community patients Monitor wait times to ensure we are providing best service to our patients. As the public face of APL, the successful candidate will work independently and with others in a patient-oriented, team-focused workplace that strives to be positive and respectful. As a subsidiary of Alberta Health Service (AHS), APL prides itself on the delivery of responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans. This position includes a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development and comprehensive benefits. Make a difference in your community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to improve, optimize, and maintain good 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:
- Westwinds Patient Service Centre
- Primary Location:
- Westwinds
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 1.00
- Posting End Date:
- 20-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 14-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 02-AUG-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 2
- Shifts per cycle:
- 10
- Shift Pattern:
- Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off:
- As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary:
- $25.91
- Maximum Salary:
- $32.30
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent phlebotomy experience; at least 6 months within the last 2 years. Recent ECG experience; at least 6 months within the last 2 years. At least 6 months of experience in a Patient Service Centre.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Assistant I at Alberta Precision Laboratories will draw blood from patients, perform ECGs, and handle specimens so that lab results reach physicians on time. The role also involves watching wait times and helping patients at a busy public counter.
Requirements
Alberta Precision Laboratories needs a graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, with recent phlebotomy experience and ECG certification. Experience in a Patient Service Centre is preferred.
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Phlebotomy
- ECG
- Specimen processing
- Specimen handling
- Laboratory procedures
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Wait time monitoring
- Infection control
- Laboratory safety
- Data entry
- Teamwork
- Communication
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- phlebotomy
- venipuncture
- ECG
- electrocardiogram
- patient service centre
- laboratory
- specimen handling
- medical laboratory
- healthcare
- clinical laboratory
- blood draw
- patient care
- Alberta
- temporary full-time
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- ECG Certification
Fields of study
- Medical Laboratory Assistant