Medical Laboratory Assistant — Lab Support & Data Entry

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Cape Breton Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre- and post-analytical testing phases. Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, reagent preparation, sterilization, and client service.

Flexibility for rotating shifts and travel to LTC facilities may be required. Qualified candidates have an MLA program, CSMLS registration, NSRMLS licensure, and strong communication skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Must have a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program and CSMLS/CAMPLR registration.
• CSMLS registration current with CSMLS; NSRMLS licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Procurement/receipt/processing of specimens and data entry.
• Media/reagent/smear preparation and sterilization.
• Clerical duties and loading specimens on an analyzer.
• Supply management, troubleshooting, and customer service activities.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

High accuracy

Specimen labeling

Adaptability to procedures

Computer proficiency

Transportation access

French language

Education

Recognized MLA Program or equivalent

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Cape Breton Regional Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support pre- and post-analytical testing phases. Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry, reagent preparation, sterilization, and client service.

Flexibility for rotating shifts and travel to LTC facilities may be required. Qualified candidates have an MLA program, CSMLS registration, NSRMLS licensure, and strong communication skills with attention to detail.