Laboratory Assistant I

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pre/Post Analytics
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Competency in all phlebotomy techniques. Inpatient phlebotomy (venipuncture/skin puncture) and data entry experience within the last 6 months. Inpatient phlebotomy experience in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity within the last year. Experience with Clinical Information systems (e.g., EPIC). Competent in both verbal and written communication skills, at a level that enables one to communicate instructions clearly and understandably to patients and other allied health providers. Able to walk 1.5 km or greater. Able to continuously wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for a period greater than or equal to 8 hours. Able to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 20 pounds.

Experience in neonatal skin puncture in the last year. Courses or certificates in personal leadership development. Courses or training in process improvement or change management. National certification with CSMLS. Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Applications. Experience working in conditions where you were exposed to biohazardous substances, chemicals, and noise variances; extended and continuous standing/walking; use of fine motor skills; shift work.