APL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services and is ready to deliver high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans as part of the provincial healthcare system. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, & comprehensive benefits, you can truly thrive. Make a difference in your own community as you help healthcare professionals & patients get the information that they need to improve, optimize, or maintain health. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you are responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying regional policies, procedures & work practices within the laboratory department. You will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient & safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing & dispatching of specimens, & performing ECGs. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive & respectful customer relations & take responsibility for customer satisfaction. Taber Health Centre Laboratory is located within the Taber Health Centre & services this Southern Alberta City as well as its surrounding areas. The location is staffed with a strong team of laboratory professionals that offer strong, patient-focused service to their community. Taber Alberta is located approx. 50 kilometers east of Lethbridge & 260 kilometers southeast of Calgary. Taber is a beautiful town that is known as the Corn Capital of Canada due to the large amount of sunshine in the area. Whether you're a leisure-seeker, nature lover, history buff or outdoor festival enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this vibrant community.
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
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Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Taber Health Centre Laboratory
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Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 0.66
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Posting End Date: 24-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
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Date Available: 03-AUG-2026
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Temporary End Date: 06-JUN-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 4
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Shifts per cycle: 13
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $25.16
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Maximum Salary: $31.36
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Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:
The successful applicant must have a strong sense of teamwork and possess excellent communication skills. Strong phlebotomy skills and adaptability are imperative in this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous rural experience is an asset.
