Medical Laboratory Technologist - Laboratory Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for a permanent, full-time position in Inverness. Responsibilities include performing analytical tests, operating laboratory instruments, and ensuring patient confidentiality. Candidates must be graduates from an accredited program and hold relevant licenses. The role offers a competitive salary and potential for relocation assistance.

Benefits

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Benefits package including health and dental

Qualifications

• Must be licensed with NSCMLT or eligible.
• Registration with CSMLS required.
• Ability to work shiftwork including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests and procedures in the laboratory.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Make independent decisions regarding reportability of test results.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical ability

Competencies in French

Education

Graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technologist

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 210075
Location: Eastern Zone, Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Department: PLM Laboratory Services ICH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% x 1)

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We strive for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration across hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs. Our team delivers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals across the province and values work-life balance. Learn more at www.novascotia.com.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs analytical tests and procedures offered by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. The Medical Laboratory Technologist possesses the technical ability and problem-solving skills to perform all tests (manual and automated) in the clinical and environmental laboratories. Performs laboratory tests with a network of steps and variables according to established protocols and works with little or no supervision in emergency and weekend/night situations. Operates instruments that are often computer integrated and networked and uses computerized information systems. Compares test results to pre-established criteria (reference intervals) and makes decisions regarding the reportability of results, thus exercising independent judgment. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Must be licensed with NSCMLT or eligible
• Registration with CSMLS
• Ability to work shiftwork (weekends and holidays as required)
• Willingness to travel when required
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, Full-Time / 100% / 75 Hours Bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$33.20 - $41.44

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.