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Laboratory Assistant I

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Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a Laboratory Assistant I for its Mobile Collections team, drawing blood and collecting specimens at long-term care facilities and private residences across Alberta. The role covers specimen procurement, handling, processing, dispatch and reporting, with frequent lifting up to 10 lbs. The posting states a full-time temporary position on a days and weekends rotation with a salary of $25.91 to $32.30 per hour, and a vehicle is provided.

Responsibilities:

Collect blood and other specimens from patients
Handle, process and dispatch specimens
Perform laboratory procedures and report results
Enter laboratory data and use Connect Care and MCIS
Provide safe, patient-focused care in homes and care facilities

Requirements summary:

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification
Valid Class 5 driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract
Experience with Connect Care and MCIS
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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Connect Care MCIS

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First seen by our source: 2026-11-14
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Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day, weekends
Travel	air: none · ground: moderate
Work setting	Client sites, Care home, Vehicle
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · lift 10 lb · computer moderate
Licences & certifications	Class 5 driver's license, ECG certification
Driver’s licence	required
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:

Alberta Precision Laboratories’ Mobile Collections team is seeking independent, skilled, and experienced Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs) to support our mobile service areas. As a Mobile MLA, you will deliver high‑quality collection services to patients in long‑term care facilities and private residences, helping ensure timely and reliable laboratory results for some of Alberta’s most vulnerable populations. This role requires frequent lifting of up to 10 lbs. and the ability to apply strong organizational, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. You will rely on effective time‑management and task‑prioritization to complete repetitive tasks with accuracy while providing safe, respectful, and patient‑focused care. If you are motivated by meaningful work and thrive in a dynamic, independent environment, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to high‑quality laboratory services across the province. Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of Albertans every day.

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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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Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Previous phlebotomy experience and ECG certification required. Valid Class 5 driver’s license and a driver’s abstract acceptable to APL. Experience recognizing patients in distress and providing appropriate assistance. Experience with laboratory data entry. Experience working with Connect Care and Mobile Collections Information System (MCIS). Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and decision‑making skills. Strong commitment to professionalism and maintaining confidentiality. Training or courses in leadership, customer service, or change management.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of recent phlebotomy experience. ECG experience. Previous experience working in a Mobile Collections environment.

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