Laboratory Technologist I

Vulcan, Alberta offers small-town charm with big-hearted community spirit, where neighbors know your name and wide-open skies are part of everyday life. We boast great health services, accommodations, recreation, attractions, schools, professional and personal services just to name a few. We invite you to explore Vulcan’s frontier, a community that offers you an experience from out of this world! As a member of the interdisciplinary team this position, utilize your communication skills as you work collaboratively with patients and clients and families, all within a fast-paced changing environment. In this role you will often perform phlebotomy on all ages of patients, and neonatal skin punctures. With your strong attention to detail, you have an ability to organize, set priorities, and multitask throughout the day. The scope of practice is a continuum ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the laboratory, utilizing your critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities. Here you will facilitate change positively by encouraging others and accepting change within the workplace. In this role you will have the opportunity to work both day and evening shifts, during the week and on weekends. This position may be filled by a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist or alternatively a Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technologist.

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: Vulcan Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.70
Posting End Date: 16-MAY-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 7
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $35.45
Maximum Salary: $46.6+
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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:
Experience working in core laboratory including hematology, chemistry, coagulation, urinalysis, specimen procurement and handling, and transfusion medicine. Experience in phlebotomy. Experience using Microsoft programs. For CLXT applicants: Completion of diploma from an accredited program in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT). Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-ray Technologists (ACCLXT).

Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year experience as a MLT or CLXT within Rural Zone laboratory is an asset.


Please note:
All postings close at 23:5+ 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.

Canada
Alberta
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