Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00024885 Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Oilfields General Hospital is located in the quaint community of Black Diamond, Alberta. With a population of approximately 2,700 residents in town and thousands more in the surrounding Foothills, the hospital provides services to a multitude of patients. Located approximately 50 kilometers southwest of south Calgary and only just over an hour drive to the Rocky Mountains, this community offers rural living opportunities to enjoy the city or the mountain lifestyle. We are actively seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant with experience and knowledge of policies and procedures to join our dynamic team in providing the highest level of service to our clients. As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working all shifts as assigned by the site Senior Technologist. Specifically this position collects specimens, performs sample handling and manipulation, ECG’s, and reports results within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Reporting directly to the on-site senior technologists and the Regional Supervisor, the MLA will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department. Employees shall maintain confidentiality of all APL information in accordance with HIA, FOIP and other privacy legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with APL information privacy and information security policies.
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: Oilfields Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 13-JUL-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:Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory required. Proven ability to work within a computer-based environment using Microsoft office suit including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. Demonstrate proficiency in Phlebotomy, urinalysis including microscopic examination and ECGs. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care Epic training including Medical Laboratory Assistant with Result Entry.
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.
