Laboratory Assistant I

Your Opportunity:

High River is a community steeped in hometown Alberta values, with a vision of a new and vibrant future. By choosing to make High River home, our community takes pride in its connections to each other – we draw our strength and sense of belonging from the close-knit neighborhoods in which we live. We embrace an image of new and dynamic High River fabricated from the hard work and imaginations of our entire community. We invite you to come and be a part of our bright future! We are actively seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant with experience and knowledge of policies and procedures to join our dynamic team in providing the highest level of service to our clients. As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position is responsible for working all shifts as assigned by the site Senior Technologist. Specifically, this position collects specimens, performs sample handling and manipulation, ECGs, urinalysis including microscopic analysis, and reports results within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Reporting directly to the on-site senior technologists and the Clinical Supervisor, the MLA will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care by applying the regional policies and procedures. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory department. In accordance with Health Information Act (HIA), Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) and other privacy legislation in effect the incumbent shall comply at all times with APL / AHS’s Information Privacy and Information Security policies.

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.