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Laboratory Assistant I

@ Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Edmonton, Alberta

2+ years experience

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Overview

Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a part-time temporary Laboratory Assistant I for its Northgate Patient Service Centre. The role covers phlebotomy, ECGs, specimen handling and monitoring wait times in a fast-paced, public-facing location. The posting states a salary of $25.91 to $32.30 per hour, a 0.70 FTE, and rotating day, evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities:

Procure, handle, process and dispatch specimens
Perform phlebotomy and ECG procedures
Monitor patient wait times
Report laboratory results
Serve as first contact for patients

Requirements summary:

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Previous phlebotomy experience
ECG certification
At least 2 years recent phlebotomy experience preferred
ECG experience preferred

Tools & skills

Time management Prioritization Communication skills Procurement Dispatching Reporting Phlebotomy

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-10
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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	28
Schedule	day, evening, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Hospital or clinic, Laboratory
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer low
Languages	English
Licences & certifications	ECG certification
Education	Trade certificate (required)
Fields of study	Medical Laboratory Assistant

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We believe in the transformative power of laboratory medicine to improve health for all Albertans. #WeAreLab

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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.

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Industry	Hospitals and Health Care
Company size	5,001-10,000 employees
Organization type	Government Agency
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

The team at Northgate Patient Service Centre (PSC), is looking to add a highly engaged, enthusiastic, and outgoing Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team in this fast-paced, public-facing location. Here you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions, including phlebotomy, ECG’s and monitoring wait times to ensure you are providing the best service to your patients. In this role you will be the first contact that patients have with the laboratory. This environment allows you the ability to adapt and work effectively under pressure, utilize time management skills, and prioritize tasks within this ever-changing environment. Your organization and communication skills will help you collaborate and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and other health care professionals. This position works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday between the hours of 0615-1115 and Wednesday from 0615-1345. Also, every third Saturday from 0700-1430 at the Northgate PSC. Make a difference in your community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to improve, optimize, and maintain good health. Apply today and further your career with Alberta Precision Labs.

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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.

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Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous Phlebotomy experience and ECG certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience.