Laboratory Assistant I

Your Opportunity : Nestled in the heart of Alberta, Camrose allure and vitality are rarely rivaled; this dynamic and warm-hearted community begs to be discovered! Enjoy beautiful parks, walking trails, world-class recreational facilities, and amazing events like Big Valley Jamboree and Jaywalkers. The Laboratory Technologist I will be working in the City of Camrose, which is located in East-Central Alberta along Highway 13, 7.5 km east of the junction with Highway 21. Highway 26 meets Camrose on the east and Highway 833 on the north. Camrose is 88.5 km South East of Edmonton. Some of the great things to do here include, a Beautiful Mirror Lake winds through the center of Camrose, complete with a fountain and resident swans; A total of 308 acres of parks and playgrounds. 18 hole golf course with modern clubhouse & restaurant. 3 indoor ice arenas and a 9-sheet curling rink. Indoor aquatic center with waterslide & outdoor spray park. Lighted ball diamonds, lighted football and soccer fields. Racquetball courts, tennis courts, bowling lanes. 2 museums. Full service RV Park 107 lots. Casino. Chuck MacLean Arts Centre. The Bailey Theatre. Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.

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 : Laboratory
• Primary Location : St. Mary's Hospital
• Location Details : As Per Location
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 0.00
• Posting End Date : 17-NOV-2025
• Employee Class : Casual / Relief
• Date Available : 01-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift : 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks : Varies
• Shifts per cycle : Varies
• Shift Pattern : Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off : Other
• 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 : Completion of an Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or in its absence, experience will be considered. Evidence of CSMLS certification may be required, Experience performing macroscopic and microscopic urinalysis testing. Strong Phlebotomy skills. Proven interpersonal oral and written communications skills are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients / clients, families, staff, Interdisciplinary team members, personnel from other departments, and leadership in a fast-paced, and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, logical / methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organized and flexible. Must participate in continual Professional Development. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the past two years : Work in Healthcare facility. Phlebotomy, venipuncture and micropuncture. Connect Care. Maintenance on : Clinitek Advantus, Centrifuges. Cleaning the fridges and freezers. Cleaning the Plasma Thawing device in TM.

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