The Town of Westlock is located one hour northwest of Edmonton, just north of the continental divide between the Athabasca and North Saskatchewan River basins and east of the Pembina River. With over 4,800 residents, Westlock offers a welcoming, family oriented environment with a wide range of amenities. Residents and visitors enjoy an Aquatic Centre, outdoor skating rink, off leash dog park, skateboard park, multiple sports facilities, the Rotary Walking Trail, and numerous parks and open spaces. Thunder Lake Provincial Park featuring boat access, campgrounds, and lakeside recreation is only 45 minutes away, while the region’s rivers provide excellent fishing and water sport opportunities. Community events such as the Westlock Country Jamboree, Blue Suede Music Festival, and the local Farmers Market contribute to a vibrant, active atmosphere that draws people to the area year round. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, processing and reporting quality specimens for analysis. The Medical Laboratory Assistant I primary responsibilities include collection of blood specimens from adults and children using macro and micro phlebotomy techniques, performing ECGs and holter monitors, complete urinalysis, accessioning patient information into the laboratory EPIC computer system, processing samples, transport of specimens and slides, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties.
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
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Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Laboratory
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Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.40
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Posting End Date: 04-AUG-2026
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Employee Class: Regular Part Time
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Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 3,4,5
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $25.16
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Maximum Salary: $31.36
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation. Internal APL Employees who have completed a combination of formal training and/or on-the-job experience directly related to the representative duties and job responsibilities in the MLA I job posting. Applicants with a high school diploma may be considered. Upon hire, 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 required training within the time frame established within the HSAA Collective Agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Phlebotomy, ECG, Holter Monitor, Urinalysis, and Specimen Processing is preferred.
