Laboratory Technologist I in Lethbridge

You’re logical, investigative, and detail-oriented – just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories for the role of Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Microbiology Department. In this role, you help clinicians and patients get the information they need to get a correct diagnosis, and restore, maintain, or optimize health. You’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of routine and specialized tests, including daily processing, testing, resulting, and reporting of diagnostic samples.

APL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Primary Care Alberta and is ready to deliver high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans as a part of the provincial healthcare system. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, you can truly thrive. Make a difference in your own community as you help healthcare professionals and patients get the information that they need to improve, optimize, or maintain health.

The Chinook Regional Hospital (CRH) in Lethbridge provides a full suite of healthcare services including the Jack Ady Cancer Centre and serves over 150,000 people. Lethbridge, located about 212 kilometres southeast of Calgary, is the third-largest city in the province. Featuring K-12 public and Catholic schools, local southern Alberta college campuses, and the only university south of Calgary. Lethbridge has one of North America’s largest urban park systems, and offers a wide variety of sports centres, museums, and theatres near some of Alberta’s most unique landmarks. Discover the outstanding quality of life for yourself.

Relocation assistance may be available with a Return of Service Agreement.

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.

• 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: Varies
• Preferred Qualifications: Recent experience (within the last 1-3 years) in Microbiology, in a medium sized hospital laboratory. Proven organizational, time management, and sound decision-making skills. Excellent computer literacy and keyboarding skills.

Please note: All postings close at 23:59 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.