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Laboratory Technician

Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA, T5N 4A3

Req ID:  51728
Jobs by Category:  Health
Job Function:  Clinical / Medical
Status:  Part Time
Schedule:  Regular

Location: On-site - TELUS Health Care Center, 10216 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Schedule: Part time (Monday to Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm MST)

Create awesome experiences for our clients!

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.

Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.

Do you share our passion?

TELUS Health Care Centres is currently looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our Edmonton Centre. Within this role, the technician is responsible for all areas related to screening, diagnostic testing, and ensuring our clients have a friendly and positive experience.

Our team and what we'll accomplish together

You're an out-of-the-box thinker who goes above and beyond to make each client experience a great one! Being flexible and innovative is a part of your approach. You will be directly collaborating with other experienced and like-minded phlebotomists while supporting other team members within the clinic. As part of the team, you'll be a key contact person for clients, physicians, staff, suppliers, and guests. In many instances, you will be the voice and face of the company.

What you’ll do

 

  • Perform tests and diagnostic examinations on patients, including but not limited to: tonometry, audiograms, visual acuity, phlebotomy, urine collection, processing and accessioning, shipping, and analysis of samples
  • Conduct resting ECGs and spirometry-based pulmonary tests
  • Conduct in-clinic blood pressure
  • Conduct height and weight checks
  • Document diagnostic results in the chart and enter results manually as required
  • Commit to continuous learning and becoming knowledgeable and proficient with new processes
  • Collaborate with medical, kinesiology, and dietitian staff for thorough understanding of their specific needs
  • Collaborate with providers (MDs & NPs) and administrative staff regarding client bookings, etc.
  • Ensure accuracy of all communication with co-workers, suppliers, and doctors' offices
  • Interact with testing laboratories as required
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, staff, suppliers, and other healthcare providers in the community
  • Provide support to other staff as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

 

What you bring

  • A minimum of 1 year of practical work experience in phlebotomy and performing ECGs
  • Strong knowledge of desktop computer systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Drive
  • Exceptional organizational, customer service skills, strong communication and collaborative ability, and a willingness to learn
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification
  • CPR Certification
 
Great-to-haves

  • Knowledge and experience working with Med Access, our Electronic Medical Record System
  • Certification in Audiometry and/or Spirometry
 
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Salary Range:  $20-$37
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:  0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. 

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.  

Disclaimer:  In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS.  Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

 

 

 

 

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

6,300
Pharmacies using our pharmacy solutions

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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