Medical Laboratory Technologist I - Anatomical Pathology

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Halifax is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for a permanent full-time role in Anatomical Pathology Diagnostic Services. The ideal candidate should have relevant diplomas and certifications along with a minimum of one year of experience. Responsibilities include performing anatomical pathology services and contributing to divisional efficiency. This position offers competitive hourly compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized program or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) required.
• Certification with CSMLS as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year of Anatomical Pathology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of anatomical pathology services under a specialist's guidance.
• Contribute to hospital efficiency by performing broad tasks.
• Participate in histology and gross examination duties.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Gross dissection tools

Micrometry equipment

Job description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID : 207267

Department / Program : Anatomical Pathology Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 33.2039 - $ 42.8887 / hour

Closing Date : August 11 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax Nova Scotia providing tertiary and primary care for two million children youth adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees physicians volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home align our work to our values and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long deep and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination but have more work to do to build that trust acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotians Persons of Colour Immigrants / Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients families and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is a trained allied health professional who performs a variety of anatomical pathology services under the direction of a specialist Anatomical Pathologist and Charge Pathologists Assistant. This role is intended to provide a cross-trained member to fulfil 50% of duties as a Histology laboratory technologist (embedding sectioning and staining) and 50% duties working within the scope of the MLT role for the Gross Room and Post-mortem suite (initial handling dissection gross examination and processing of surgical and autopsy tissues). The Medical Laboratory Technologist will contribute to divisional efficiency by performing this broad range of tasks and helping to standardize and enhance the overall quality in the practice of Anatomical Pathology.

Hours of Work

7.5 hour shifts; Rotating days evenings nights weekends and holidays.

Your Qualifications

• Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized program or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS).
• Bachelors Degree in a related field an asset.
• Certification or eligible for certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NSCMLT).
• Minimum 1 year of Anatomical Pathology experience an asset.
• Experience with gross dissection frozen section micrometry and staining an asset.
• Excellent time management organization problem solving and decision making skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Excellent communication presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to patient and family-centred care.
• Demonstrates and understands diversity inclusion and cultural competence.
• Demonstrates the adaptability and flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment.
• Must have strong knowledge of technical scientific processes related to division.
• Must have excellent knowledge of divisional practice legal acts and regulations governing the profession.
• Performs duties in compliance with operational and procedure policies and protocols.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles methods and techniques related to procurement of specimens.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview / testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and / or usage prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Key Skills

Animal Care,ABAP,Administrative,BI,Inventory,Brokerage

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1