Laboratory Assistant I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Precision Labs

Alberta Precision Labs

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

As a Laboratory Assistant I, you are part of a public health laboratory team responsible for performing routine and specialized specimen processing while adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory accreditation requirements.

You will plan and organize your work responsibilities to receive specimens, perform pre-analytical specimen processing, and distribute specimens for laboratory testing and investigation.

Specific accountabilities include:

operation of technical equipment, performing quality control procedures, performing equipment maintenance, preparing specimens for storage and transport, assisting with the training of staff and students as required, and providing customer service support.

You will use your knowledge and demonstrated understanding of quality systems to participate in quality control functions and quality improvement activities.

You ensure work processes are carried out with patient and staff safety as a priority. You may be required to train to perform Laboratory Assistant I functions in other areas of the lab.

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: Provincial Lab Pre-Analytics
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.

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Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2023

Employee Class: Casual/Relief

Date Available: 20-NOV-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $23.72
Maximum Salary: $29.56
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Equivalent is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and MLT and CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation.

Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered.

If hired, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL at no cost, and formal training courses offered by SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) or NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology).

The costs associated with these formal training courses will be your responsibility.

You will be required to complete these training requirements within your probationary period, as per the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) collective agreement.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, which includes specimen handling. One-year Beaker CP Lab Processor experience. One-year public health lab experience. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office. Knowledge of WHMIS and SDS. Manual dexterity for manipulation of specimens. Must be able to give and follow verbal and written direction in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent comprehension, verbal, and written skills with attention to detail. Critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent at planning, organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking. Strong commitment to customer service. Able to work independently and in a team contributing to a positive work environment. Flexible, able to work within an environment of change.

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._