Laboratory Technologist I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00020484 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
This position is predominately night shift. This is a multisite position in which most scheduled shifts will be at Leduc and shifts at Devon and Stony Plain will be as needed to support operations. Stony Plain, Devon and Leduc are all towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, that is surrounded by Parkland County. Stony Plain is approximately 40 minutes West of Edmonton adjacent to the City of Spruce Grove and sits on Treaty 6 land. Devon is approximately 26 km southwest of Edmonton and Leduc is immediately south of the City of Edmonton. This is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures in the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, and Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. The successful candidate will perform routine bench duties in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate and timely result. Ensures annual competencies are completed within specified timelines. Provides instruction and collects specimens ensuring sample integrity. Performs all quality control and assurance practices and maintains records as required. Operates, maintains and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory instruments to ensure optimal function. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the validation and assessment of procedures and equipment under the direction of the senior techs and other leaders. Responds appropriately to non-conforming events and unusual situations. Identifies when to refer more complex issues or problems to the immediate Supervisor. Contributes to operational improvements. Collaborates on the preparation of manuals and SOP.
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: Hospital and Health Center Laboratories
- Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-JUN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 07-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- 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:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the last year with the following analyzers: XT3400, Access2, Sysmex and Caresphere, Clinitek, ACL coagulation analyzers. Experience with EPIC, Biorad Unity and Wellsky an asset. Recent experience with phlebotomy an asset.
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.
