medical laboratory technologist

Job details

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Nova Scotia Health Authority

Location

Halifax, NS

Salary

$33.20 to $41.44 per hour (to be negotiated) / 75 hours bi-weekly

Terms of Employment

Permanent employment, Full time, Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies

10 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

Experience an asset

Work Setting

• Hospital medical laboratories

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Document observations on patients' specimens
• Examine the results of the tests
• Study blood cells and other tissues
• Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examinations
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
• Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
• Set up medical laboratory equipment

Credentials

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• MEDITECH

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Long Term Benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Parking available

Who Can Apply for This Job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

Advertised Until

2025-05-23

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