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Laboratory Technologist I

@ Alberta Precision Laboratories

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Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a Laboratory Technologist I for its Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team, primarily at the University of Alberta Hospital with some work at the Cross Cancer Institute. The role covers the full range of anatomic pathology processing, including grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining and quality control, with rotating on-call duty. The position is a 1.00 FTE temporary full-time role on days and evenings, paid $38.74 to $51.02 per hour.

Responsibilities:

Process, test and analyze diagnostic specimens
Perform grossing, embedding, microtomy and staining
Support frozen sections and intraoperative consults
Carry out quality control and equipment maintenance
Take rotating on-call shifts for urgent procedures

Requirements summary:

Accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program completed
Active or eligible CMLTA registration and practice permit
Recent, relevant anatomic pathology experience
Grossing experience strongly preferred
Frozen section experience strongly preferred

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laboratory instruments staining equipment

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Job details

Seniority	Entry level
Department	Allied health
Hours per week	38.75
Schedule	day, evening
Travel	air: none · ground: minimal
Work setting	Laboratory, Hospital or clinic
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certifications	CMLTA registration, practice permit
Education	Trade certificate (required)
Fields of study	Medical Laboratory Technology

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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
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

Join the Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team! With the primary site at the University of Alberta Hospital and an additional site at the Cross Cancer Institute, this position is an excellent opportunity for anyone who would like to perform a full range of technical processes associated with Anatomical Pathology. When at the CCI, the successful candidate will perform a variety of routine and specialized Anatomical Pathology procedures. Duties include grossing, specimen prep, frozen sections and assisting with intraoperative consults, performing routine equipment maintenance, teaching students, and troubleshooting of various laboratory instruments. At the UAH, the candidate role would also include embedding and microtomy, routine and specialized staining procedures, quality control activities and may also be required to be on call to support urgent procedures after routine operational hours on a rotational basis. Candidates may have an opportunity to also be trained in neuromuscle and electron microscopy. Other duties that may be assigned as appropriate. Anatomic Pathology is a hands-on department that is a great place to learn about patient care and see some of the most interesting cases that come to lab. We have a diverse team - with MLAs, MLTs, PAs, pathologists, residents, and many learners on site. We are looking for someone who is a leader, motivated, energetic, pleasant, reliable, eager to learn, a great communicator, and a great team member.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

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Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

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Recent and relevant experience in Anatomic Pathology.

Preferred Qualifications:

Grossing experience strongly preferred. Frozen section experience strongly preferred.

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