At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in toxicology testing and manage clinical specimens with precision.
- Company: Join the University of Alberta Hospital's dynamic laboratory team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and valuable hands-on experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in healthcare while developing essential lab skills.
- Qualifications: Completion of an accredited MLA program and data entry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 43 - 50 $ per hour.
The University of Alberta hospital is looking to fill a Medical Laboratory Assistant role in the Toxicology/Trace Elements laboratory. Here you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you will utilize your interpersonal skills while performing all aspects within the scope of practice of an MLA I.
You will be responsible for:
- Programming technical instruments
- Performing quality control procedures and minor equipment maintenance
- Preparing specimens for storage or for transport to other facilities
- Filing, retrieving and disposing of clinical samples
- Organizing workflow, receiving, organizing and distributing specimens for laboratory testing and investigation
- Performing primary manipulation and other specific related procedures on specimens as set out in the Laboratory Procedures Manual
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in various hospitals and health care facilities regarding specimens. This role offers you the opportunity to strengthen your skills in:
- Collection of clinical water samples for quality control testing
- Pipette calibration verification
- Inventory management
- Document storage and retrieval
- Reagent preparation
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.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Additional Required Qualifications:
- Data entry experience
- Experience in inventory control, equipment maintenance and specimen handling
- Recent experience in Epic
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Toxicology and Trace Elements
- Experience in a Chemistry laboratory
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.
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