Medical Laboratory Technologist - Laboratory Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist for their Northern Zone location. Responsibilities include performing tests in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and operating laboratory instruments. Candidates must be graduates of an approved program and registered with CSMLS. This full-time role offers competitive hourly compensation and additional benefits.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical tests and procedures in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
• Operate computer-integrated laboratory instruments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality as per Medical Technologist Code of Conduct.

Skills

Technical ability

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Competencies in other languages

Education

Graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technologist

Licensed with NSCMLT or eligible

Registration with CSMLS

Job description

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with specialized services offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our team provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 202390

Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital

Department: PLM Transfusion PCHA

Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-25

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 (both 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. Stressful working conditions require the Medical Laboratory Technologist to be tactful, sensitive and able to communicate effectively and professionally. 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 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 biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$33.20 - $41.44 hourly

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\u2019ve 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.