Laboratory Assistant I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Precision Labs

Alberta Precision Labs

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

The APL Mobile Collections department is seeking skilled and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants to join our team. Mobile MLAs visit patients in long term care facilities and personal residences across mobile service areas.

If you have a passion for working with elderly and infirm patients in a challenging and rewarding environment, this opportunity may be for you.

This position requires the individual to prioritize tasks and manage their time effectively.

It offers the opportunity to work independently, experience variety in work, and to make a difference on a daily basis.

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: Mobile Collections Edmonton
North
Primary Location: Windermere PSC
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.

00

Posting End Date: 17-APR-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 29-APR-2024

Temporary End Date: 02-MAY-2025

Hours per Shift: 8.25
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $23.72
Maximum Salary: $29.56
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent phlebotomy and ECG experience within the last 2 years. Valid class 5 drivers' license with a drivers abstract satisfactory to APL. Ability to lift up to 10 lbs on a frequent basis. Ability to work independently within a team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on client services and public relations. Ability to perform repetitive duties efficiently and accurately. Ability to recognize and assist patients in distress. Flexibility to meet operational requirements including hours and location of work. Proficiency in data entry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a mobile collection's environment. Working knowledge of Connect Care and MCIS. Proficiency in data entry. Excellent organizational, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making skills. Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism. Leadership, customer service or change management courses.

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._