Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00023354 Requisition #
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- 16 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Located a short 30 minute drive east of Edmonton on Hwy. 15, the town of Lamont was described by settlers as “the nicest open country a person could wish for”. This progressive, growing community of over 1700 provides relaxed country living with all the amenities of a larger centre. If you're looking for a one or two day excursion, Lamont is the place to visit. Take the opportunity to visit the Mohyla, located just north of town. Constructed in 1991, the Mohyla marks the centenary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. Be sure to view the murals in the Lamont Health Care Centre, the north wall of the high school, and gracing the north and east walls of the arena. Lamont also has a number of shops that will both surprise and please you. We have an annual Community Fair and Perogy Festival, which is held at the end of June. The event includes a parade; pancake breakfast; perogy concession; market square; perogy supper and much, much more! It is an exciting event and we are proud of what our groups, organizations and volunteers can do!! Watch for more detailed advertising each year. Lamont has a full range of services and amenities, including a nationally top-rated hospital, full-service senior's lodge, pre-kindergarten to grade 12 public schools, library, arena, curling rink, local parks, tourist and workforce accommodations, adjacent to Elk Island National Park, fine dining as well as a full assortment of shopping needs. Visit Lamont to experience city living-country style.
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: Lab
- Primary Location: Lamont Health Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 10-MAR-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 20-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $25.16
- Maximum Salary: $31.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Completion of an Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or in its absence, experience will be considered. Strong Phlebotomy skills. Proven interpersonal oral and written communications skills are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, Interdisciplinary team members, personnel from other departments, and leadership in a fast-paced, and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organized and flexible. Must participate in continual Professional Development. Must be able to represent Laboratory in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the past two years: Working in a Healthcare facility. Phlebotomy, Venipuncture and capillary, Urinalysis. Connect Care LIS, medical terminology.
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.
