Laboratory Technologist I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00020298 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Clinical Microbiology (Bacteriology), you will perform, interpret, and report a variety of bacterial testing, specialized serology, and rapid molecular testing. The Technologist I will work within a team setting and ensure quality competency, high quality testing operations, and accurate results. Additionally, the Laboratory Technologist I will follow established safety protocols and work within the established quality system to uphold required accreditation standards. Under the direction of the medical/scientific staff The Laboratory Technologist I is also responsible for operating laboratory technical equipment and training of new staff, and residents. Responsibilities also include entering and validating accurate and timely results, new technology assessments and maintaining document readership.
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: Bacteriology, Public Health North Sector
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 07-JUL-2025
- Temporary End Date: 04-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 14
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:One to two years of recent Bacteriology experience within the past 5 years in a diagnostic or Public Health Laboratory. Experience with operating molecular/NAT instruments.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience with Connect Care and the Beaker Laboratory Information System. Able to adapt to an ever-changing work environment.
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.
