Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00019827 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
You're precise, analytical, and detail-oriented - just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) located in Rocky Mountain House. You can follow lab processes and procedures exactly, enter the associated data reliably and correctly, and discern subtle differences in lab samples, including urinalysis. Rocky Mountain House Hospital and Care Centre is a busy facility servicing a wide area, so you can expect some day-to-day variety in your work. The position includes days and weekends. Rocky Mountain House is a small town with easy access to Red Deer. Rocky Mountain House's slogan is Where Adventure Begins. You will have the opportunity to work in a bustling West Country with access to the mountains, horseback riding trails, ATV trails, lakes and rivers as well as beautiful scenery and rich heritage. This position also includes home collections and collections outside of the facility. 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. This position will also provide opportunity to work shifts in both Rimbey and Sylvan Lake labs.
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: Rocky Mountain House HC
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 10-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 21-APR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $23.72
- Maximum Salary: $29.56
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Equivalencies may be considered. Minimum 2 years' experience. Cardiology training and experience including ECG's and Holter Monitors. All blood collection procedures including venipuncture, micropunctures, Type & Screen, blood culture collection as well as collections on all patient ages including newborns, pediatrics and geriatrics. Recent macro and micro urinalysis experience. Class 5 Driver's License is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Familiar with Clinitek Advantus. Recent experience with Muse and Cardioday. Recent and relevant experience with Epic Beaker. Current registration with CSMLS. 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.
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.
