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Laboratory Technologist I
@ Alberta Precision Laboratories
Lacombe, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Precision Laboratories is hiring a Laboratory Technologist I at Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre, a 0.70 FTE temporary part-time position running to 31 March 2028. The role covers diagnostic testing in clinical chemistry, hematology, cardiology and specimen procurement, with days, evenings, weekends and on-call shifts and a 7.75-hour shift length. Pay is $38.74 to $51.02 per hour, and the successful applicant must be able to report for callback within 30 minutes.
Responsibilities:
- Process, test and report diagnostic samples
- Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures
- Analyze results and report findings
- Collect specimens through phlebotomy and ECGs
- Work independently across clinical chemistry, hematology and cardiology
Requirements summary:
- Accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program
- CMLTA registration or eligibility
- Hematology, chemistry, coagulation and urinalysis experience
- Recent cardiology and ECG experience
- Current phlebotomy experience
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 27.9 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| 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 | CMLTA registration, CMLTA practice permit |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | 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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 114 |
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Your Opportunity:
The Medical Laboratory Technologist I is a working level position utilizing technical skills and judgment performing a diverse range of diagnostic procedures within the Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Cardiology and Specimen Procurement departments, within the scope of practice of an MLT. Applicants must be able to work independently and perform all aspects within the scope of practice of an MLT from sample collection to testing/resulting in all of the above-mentioned disciplines. Lacombe Hospital is an acute care hospital with a busy emergency department as well as acute care, day surgeries, restorative care, palliative and long-term care departments providing service for the Community and surrounding area. The successful applicant will be required to present to the hospital for callback within 30 minutes. This position is being posted as CLXT and MLT, only 1 position is available.
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.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Laboratory
- Primary Location: Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 14-DEC-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2028
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.74
- Maximum Salary: $51.02
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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).
Additional Required Qualifications:Laboratory experience includes hematology, expanded chemistry, coagulation and urinalysis including microscopic analysis. Recent cardiology experience including ECGs. Current phlebotomy experience including venipuncture, micro puncture, blood culture and Type and Screen on all ages and patient types. Proven interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are required. Excellent public relations and a service-oriented manner are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, inter-disciplinary team members and personnel from other departments in a fast-paced and changing environment. Proven analytic and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, logical/methodical work habits, and demonstrated ability to work independently are required. Candidate must be well organized and flexible.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care Epic, Unity Real Time, WellSky, MUSE and TIMS experience and knowledge is preferred. Minimum 2 years' experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. Familiar with Ortho Vitros XT 3400, DxH 600, Sysmex XN530, Clinitek Advantus, Access 2 and ACL Elite Pro instruments.
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