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Laboratory Assistant I
@ Alberta Precision Laboratories
Beaverlodge, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a part-time Laboratory Assistant I at Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital. The role collects specimens, performs ECGs and urinalysis, reports results and enters patient data into the laboratory information system. The posting states a day shift schedule of 7-hour shifts with weekends off, a salary of $25.91 to $32.30 per hour, and a non-pensionable remote retention allowance of up to $3,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Collect, handle and process patient specimens
- Perform ECGs and urinalysis and report results
- Enter patient information into the laboratory information system
- Assist with laboratory supply inventory
Requirements summary:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
- Familiarity with Office, e-mail and internet applications
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with patients, families and staff
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
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- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-31
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- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Home office allowance |
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Alberta Precision Laboratories
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We believe in the transformative power of laboratory medicine to improve health for all Albertans. #WeAreLab
Full company description
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system. Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.
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- Alberta Precision Laboratories
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Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services across our healthcare system. Our team of more than 5,500 healthcare professionals have an unwavering commitment to protecting the health of Albertans while demonstrating our shared values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 88 |
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Your Opportunity:
This position is responsible for providing and performing the highest quality service possible to the clients of the clinical laboratory. This is done in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. Specifically, this position collects specimens, performs procedures including: ECG’s and performs urinalysis as well as reporting results within the scope of activity of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. This position will be responsible for entering patient information into the Laboratory Information system and may also assist with inventory of laboratory supplies. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, APL currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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
- Primary Location: Beaverlodge Municipal Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.90
- Posting End Date: 09-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.0
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $25.91
- Maximum Salary: $32.30
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate preferred. 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.
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