Laboratory Assistant I

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Precision Laboratories Full time

**Your Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to collections and/or specimen processing, quality management, troubleshooting, and general support. Handles, stores, transports and disposes of biological and other hazardous materials according to guidelines; records information as required. Enters patient and specimen information into the Laboratory Information System. Appropriately prioritizes the collection, processing and testing of specimens. This position ensures accurate patient and sample identification as required, ensures sample integrity and suitability as required and documents unusual occurrences and notifies appropriate senior staff member. The MLA follows, and is aware of all safety precautions and practices including WHMIS, and participates in the maintenance of a safe working environment. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory equipment. Takes appropriate action and ensures proper follow up, as required. Maintains records as appropriate to their scope of work. Communicates with physicians/nurses/healthcare professionals regarding patient samples. Escalates requests or inquiries as required. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the training, orientation, scheduling and performance management of students and staff. Performs administrative duties such as filing, faxing, reports distribution, and archiving when required. Collaborates on the preparation of manuals. Completes all required reading required. Maintains competence through training and competency testing. Performs other duties as required.

**Description**:
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.
- Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Accession
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 26-JUL-2023
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 05-AUG-2023
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2024
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $23.25
- Maximum Salary: $28.98
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Demonstrates excellent reliability, accuracy, productivity and quality of work in adherence to policies, procedures and performance standards. Recent experience and competency in phlebotomy techniques within the last year. Recent and relevant experience in a hospital setting within the last 3 years.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Experience with EPIC or hospital information systems. WHMIS, TDG certificate. Experience with pediatric and neonatal venipuncture and/or skin puncture within the last year. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs. Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. Courses or certificates in personal leadership development. Courses or training in process improvement or change management.



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