Laboratory Assistant I

Overview

This is a multisite position in which most scheduled shifts will be at Devon and shifts at Westview and Leduc will be as needed to support operations. Stony Plain, Devon and Leduc are all towns in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region of Alberta, that is surrounded by Parkland County. Stony Plain is approximately 40 minutes West of Edmonton adjacent to the City of Spruce Grove and sits on Treaty 6 land. Devon is approximately 26 km southwest of Edmonton and Leduc is immediately south of the City of Edmonton. 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, complete urinalysis, accessioning patient information into the laboratory EPIC computer system, processing samples, transport of specimens and slides, troubleshooting problem specimens and reception duties.

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.

Details

• Classification : Laboratory Assistant I
• Union : HSAA FAC PROF / TECH
• Unit and Program : Devon General Hospital, Leduc Community Hospital, Westview Health Centre Laboratories
• Primary Location : Devon General Hospital
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.60
• Posting End Date : 15-JAN-2026
• Temporary Employee Class : Temp P / T Benefits
• Date Available : 15-FEB-2026
• Temporary End Date : 28-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : 4
• Shifts per cycle : 12
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• 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

Formal urinalysis training including practicum. ECG experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent experience in urinalysis.

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