Medical Laboratory Assistant – Pre/Post Analysis

Ultramar; Hebbville; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health’s Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in pre/post-analytical testing. Duties include specimen procurement/receipt/processing, data entry, and loading specimens on analyzers.

You must have an MLA program or equivalent, CSMLS CAMPLR registration, NSRMLS licensure, and strong communication and attention to detail. Travel and shift variations may apply; French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent.
• CSMLS/CAMPLR examinations completed and CSMLS registration.
• NSRMLS licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Manual dexterity to handle sharp instruments and small objects.
• Ability to perform procedures with a high degree of accuracy.
• Accurate numbering/labeling of specimens and filing slides/requisitions.
• Adapt to updates/changes in procedures.
• Basic computer skills; Meditech experience preferred.
• Access to reliable transportation for possible travel.
• French language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procure/receive/process specimens.
• Data entry and preparation of media/reagents.
• Sterilization and clerical duties.
• Load specimens on analyzers.
• Assist with supply management and troubleshooting.
• Maintain strict patient identification and accurate specimen handling.

Skills

CSMLS certification

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Medical terminology

Adapt to procedures

Meditech knowledge

Transportation access

French preferred

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

CSMLS CAMPLR certification

NSRMLS licensure

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Nova Scotia Health’s Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to support Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in pre/post-analytical testing. Duties include specimen procurement/receipt/processing, data entry, and loading specimens on analyzers.

You must have an MLA program or equivalent, CSMLS CAMPLR registration, NSRMLS licensure, and strong communication and attention to detail. Travel and shift variations may apply; French is a plus.