Northern Allowance: In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Northern Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $6,300. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. Travel Expense Reimbursement: Permanent and temporary employees working in excess of one (1) year whose work sites are above the 57th parallel are also eligible to receive an annual reimbursement of personal travel expenses to an annual maximum of $1,235. Eligible employees will be reimbursed for the cost of one (1) round trip, per calendar year, to any destination within Alberta. Travel must originate from a community above the 57th parallel to any destination within Alberta and cannot be carried over.
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: Lab
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Primary Location: Northwest Health Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
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Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
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Temporary End Date: 28-JUN-2027
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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: 10
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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:
Must be familiar with working with computer applications including Office, e-mail, Internet, and willing to learn additional software applications such as Laboratory Information Systems as required. Demonstrated good organizational skills. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members, and personnel from other departments in a fast pace changing environment. Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary. Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Must be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset. Experience working with the public would be an asset. Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory service preferred.
