Laboratory Assistant I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Precision Labs

Alberta Precision Labs

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Working within the laboratory team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, the Laboratory Assistant I is responsible for performing all aspects of the pre-analytical path of workflow including phlebotomy, collections by heel or finger stick, data entry, specimen processing, specimen distribution and preparation for transport.

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: Preanalytics
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.

00

Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 02-JAN-2024

Temporary End Date: 06-JAN-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 6
Shifts per cycle: 30
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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

You have excellent communication skills both oral and written, with ability to relate information or directions.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required; communication with patients, physicians and other healthcare professionals is critical in this position.

Recent phlebotomy experience, for both adults and pediatrics in an acute care environment. Recent experience with EPIC LIS. Experience with Urinalysis. Experience with specimen processing and sendout procedures.

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._