Laboratory Assistant I - Jobs in Strathmore, AB

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Your Opportunity:The Town of Strathmore is a community of over 13,000 people located 40 km east of Calgary with convenient access to the picturesque Bow River. While agricultural developments cover large areas of the surrounding area, Strathmore provides its residents with the benefits of country living, town services and easy access to large city facilities while residing in an area combining heritage and modern amenities. Strathmore offers wide choices in restaurants, accommodations, hospitality and shopping. With direct access to the Trans-Canada Highway, travelers have been welcomed to use facilities that have now developed into a thriving country town. 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, and reports results within the scope of practice of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. Reporting directly to the on-site senior technologists and the Regional 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. Employees shall maintain confidentiality of all APL information in accordance with HIA, FOIP and other privacy legislation in effect and shall comply at all times with APL’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.Classification: Laboratory Assistant IUnion: HSAA FAC PROF/TECHDepartment: Rural Clin Lab Supplies STRATHPrimary Location: Strathmore Health CentreMulti-Site: Not ApplicableFTE: 0.70Posting End Date: 30-APR-2021Employee Class: Regular Part TimeDate Available: 10-MAY-2021Hours per Shift: 7.75Length of Shift in weeks: 2Shifts per cycle: 7Shift Pattern: Days, WeekendsDays Off: As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $22.73Maximum Salary: $28.34Vehicle Requirement: Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.Additional Required Qualifications:Recent training or experience related to clinical laboratory required. Current and relevant phlebotomy experience. Good organizational skills and ability to assume responsibility. Proven ability to work within a computer based environment. Must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with patients/clients, families, staff, interdisciplinary team members and personnel from other departments in a fast pace changing environment. Ability to work independently when necessary. Proven ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills. Ability to facilitate change positively by encouraging others and accepting change within the workplace. Demonstrate a customer service attitude and delivery of excellent customer service by effectively meeting customer (internal and external) client needs by means of building productive and respectful customer relations and taking responsibility for customer satisfaction. Demonstrated personal leadership, regardless of role, by leading themselves through change, building positive, respectful and collaborative working relationships.Preferred Qualifications:Millennium LIS experience. 2 years of experience as an MLA within a rural facility is preferred.Please note:All postings close at 23:59 of the posting end date indicated.