Alberta Precision Labs
Location
Peace River, AB | Canada
Job description
Moving to Peace River means moving to a vibrant and wonderful community. Residents and visitors are privileged to enjoy one of the most beautiful physical settings in the second largest center in north-western Alberta and functions as a thriving regional service and trade center. The Peace, Smoky, and Heart Rivers converge near town and form observation areas featuring an outstanding view of the river valley below. Hiking, cycling & walking trails are featured throughout town. Here you will find plenty of camping, picnic areas, interpretative trails, golf courses, & secluded fishing spots. In the winter, residents ski the slopes of Misery Mountain, or go cross-country skiing along one of the many trails in the valley or tobogganing at one of the local hills. As a successful candidate, you will be a member of the interdisciplinary team where you will be responsible for providing exemplary patient care and work ranging from basic to highly complex procedures and activities within the department. In addition to your strong attention to detail and good judgement, you are highly organized and have proven communication skills that enable you to work collaboratively within our fast-paced ever-changing environment. With a customer service focused approach, you build productive and respectful relationships and take responsibility for customer satisfaction. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, we have a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. If you prefer a small-town atmosphere, country living, and a place to call home where you can get to know your neighbors, we welcome you to apply today and take this is a perfect opportunity to begin or grow your career.
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.
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Must be familiar with working with computer applications including Office, e-mail, Internet, and willing to learn additional software applications such as Laboratory Information Systems as required. Demonstrated good organizational skills. 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. Demonstrated ability to work independently when necessary. Demonstrated ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Must be prepared to maintain competency of technical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Recognized Laboratory Assistant Certificate preferred. Commitment to get certificate as part of hire agreement. Familiarity with medical terminology is an asset.
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
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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