Laboratory Assistant I - Edmonton, Canada - Alberta Precision Labs

Alberta Precision Labs

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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

You're logical, investigative, and detail-oriented - just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant

Anatomical Pathology. As a multisite position with the primary site at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital, your opportunity to provide high quality patient care will cover a variety of laboratory duties in Anatomic Pathology. Duties include accessioning, handling, processing, routine maintenance, answering phones and directing inquiries, troubleshooting samples that do not meet sample acceptance criteria, and assisting in the gross room. Anatomic Pathology is a handson department that is a great place to learn about patient care and see some of the most interesting cases that come to lab. We have a diverse team with MLAs, MLTs, PAs, pathologists, residents, and many learners on site. We are looking for someone who is motivated, energetic, pleasant, reliable, eager to learn, a great communicator, and a great team member.

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: Lab, Anatomical Pathology
Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Multisite
FTE: 1.

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Posting End Date: 23-MAR-2023

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 17-APR-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 60
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $23.25
Maximum Salary: $28.98
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Anatomical Pathology is strongly preferred. Experience in a Clinical Laboratory environment and knowledge of the Epic Beaker laboratory information system. Successful demonstration of laboratory skills and data entry.

Experience in inventory control, specimen handling, equipment maintenance of pathology equipment including cryostats, cassette labelers, balances, and grossing stations is preferred.

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._