Laboratory Assistant Ii

1 day ago

Calgary, Canada Alberta Precision Labs Full time

**Your Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Pathologists’ Assistant II, MLT II, and the Anatomical Pathology Supervisor, this position provides assistance to Pathologists in performing basic gross tissue examination. Laboratory Assistant II (MLA II)-Histoassistants perform a variety of duties including but not limited to collections and/or specimen processing, quality management, troubleshooting, and general support. All duties and responsibilities of the Medical Laboratory Assistant I plus the following: Prepare and perform gross surgical non-complex specimen dissection according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) up to and including level IV. Assists pathologists, pathology assistants, grossing techs when grossing complex specimens. Receives, prepares, processes and accessions surgical samples according to standard laboratory protocols. Operate, maintain and perform basic troubleshooting of all instruments, equipment and procedures. Maintains, cleans, decontaminates and organizes work areas based on LEAN Six Sigma principles and SOPs. Acts in a professional manner demonstrating effective and positive communication (verbal and written), interpersonal skills, team attitude and conflict resolution methods with co-workers, other laboratory personnel, and other internal and external clients. Participate in training new staff and students. Collaborates on the preparation of manuals and SOPs. Perform other related duties as required.

**Description**:
As a Laboratory Assistant II, you will be responsible for pre-analytical specimen handling, transport, accessioning, processing and storage. You will also be responsible for responding to inquiries, cleaning, monitoring and preventative maintenance of lab equipment and work areas, maintaining common supplies, updating inventories and data sheets and participating in lab quality and safety requirements.
- Classification: Laboratory Assistant II
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology
- Primary Location: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 25-NOV-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-DEC-2024
- Temporary End Date: 07-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $25.02
- Maximum Salary: $32.32
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Moderate knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology. Heavy lifting up to 25lbs, capable of standing or walking for long periods. Able to work with and exposure to chemicals and gloves. Any Canadian equivalency to English 30 or 33 or CLBA score of Benchmark 8 completed within the last six months. Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required (i.e. more than 75% of time on the job).

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Formal grossing course; within the last 5 years preferred. Recent Anatomic Pathology experience, within the last 2 years preferred. Advanced Anatomy and Physiology courses. Basic LIS and Microsoft computer skills.

**Please note**:

- All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated._

**Security Screening**:

- A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions _that may occur during their employment with APL._

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