Laboratory Technologist I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00021164 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Wainwright is a vibrant and friendly community of around 7,000 located in east central Alberta on highway 14 and 41. Wainwright is located approximately 2 hours from Edmonton and 1 hour form Lloydminster. Wainwright is a major service centre for the agriculture and oil and gas industries and is home to Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, which trains our National Defence personnel. Wainwright is a community of delightful contrasts, boasting a variety of attractive and comfortable neighborhoods from charming older districts lined with trees to steadily expanding new residential subdivisions. Wherever you live you will be conveniently close to inviting parks, modern playgrounds and numerous recreational amenities including the Peace Memorial Multiplex with walking track and climbing wall, pool, weight training facilities, dance studio, meeting rooms and banquet halls. The quality of lifestyle in this community is enhanced by an excellent choice of schools for children, extensive health care facilities and an unlimited array of year-round recreational opportunities. It is a busy lab, allowing employees the opportunity to work core lab benches and testing TM.
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: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Wainwright Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 19-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 01-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 14
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:This is a working level position utilizing technical skills & judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures within the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, & Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of a MLT. The position includes days, evenings, weekends & on-call with a 30 minute response time. Current experience in Biochemistry, Hematology, & Transfusion Medicine required. The ability to effectively communicate in English. Good organizational, interpersonal & communication skills. Ability to assume responsibility, working independently & promote good teamwork, under pressure and in emergency situations. Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, attention to detail, & adaptable. Ability to demonstrate tact & courtesy in dealing with patients, staff, & physicians. Practices effective infection control, & safety techniques as applicable. Proficient computer skills. Demonstrated desire & actions to further own knowledge relating to profession. Has the ability to prioritize workload & adapt to stressful situations using tact & diplomacy. Ability to interpret, explain and apply applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures. Evidence of CSMLS certification may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the past two years: Connect Care LIS: Epic and Wellsky experience and knowledge. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Current phlebotomy experience. Working with; Vitros XT 3400, Dxh600, ACL Elite Pro, ISTAT, Triage, Ortho Gel method, Access II.
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.
