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Laboratory Assistant I

@ Alberta Precision Laboratories

Medicine Hat, Alberta

Part-time
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Overview

Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a part-time Laboratory Assistant I at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for the Accession unit. The role involves receiving and processing patient lab specimens, with rotating days, evenings, nights and weekends, and a salary of $25.91 to $32.30 per hour. The posting is closed.

Responsibilities:

  • Accession and process patient laboratory specimens
  • Collect blood and perform ECGs as required
  • Complete on-the-job phlebotomy training
  • Work rotating days, evenings, nights and weekends

Requirements summary:

  • Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
  • High school diploma may be considered
  • Experience in blood and ECG collection preferred
  • Complete required training within probationary period

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2026-10-19
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2026-10-20
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week30.99
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsPhlebotomy
EducationHigh school (preferred), Trade certificate (required)
Fields of studyMedical Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology

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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

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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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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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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
Organization typeGovernment Agency
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  • Classification:
  • Laboratory Assistant I
  • Union:
  • HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Accession
  • Primary Location:
  • Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.78
  • Posting End Date:
  • 27-OCT-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
  • 09-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 8
  • Shift Pattern:
  • Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
  • Days Off:
  • As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $25.91
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $32.30
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Equivalency is defined as completion of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) and/or Combined Laboratory and Xray Technologist (CLXT) program in Canada; completion of a Medical Lab Technician/Technologist program outside of Canada; and/or MLT or CLXT students who have completed their phlebotomy training/rotation. Applicants with a high` school diploma may be considered. Upon hire, you will be required to complete on-the-job phlebotomy training provided by APL at no cost, and formal training courses offered by SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) or NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology). The costs associated with these formal training courses will be your responsibility. You will be required to complete these training requirements within your probationary period, as per the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) collective agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in blood and ECG collections.

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