Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to support laboratory operations at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The role involves working in a team setting, providing technical expertise, oversight, and mentorship, while maintaining a commitment to quality improvement and patient safety. Candidates should have considerable laboratory experience and be registered with CSMLS.

Qualifications

• Three years Medical Laboratory Assistant experience required.
• Strong comprehension of Quality Management principles.
• Ability to act effectively as a preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Perform various functions within the laboratory.
• Support the division/site with technical expertise.
• Conduct audits and collect data.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Pre and Post Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication Skills

Education

Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent

Registered with CSMLS

Tools

Cerner Millennium

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 203577
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: PLM Specimen Collection REG
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% ) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals 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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Under the direction of Management or designate the Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant (Senior MLA) performsvarious functions within the laboratory relating to the pre and post-analytical phases of testing. The Senior MLA isin a team lead role supporting the division/site with technical expertise, quality assurance, adherence to policyand practices and mentorship within the scope of employment of a Medical Laboratory Assistant. In collaborationwith the Laboratory Supervisor or Technical Specialist, the Senior MLA may assist with the oversight and/orimplementation of work processes, training and the redirection of resources to respond to fluctuations inoperational workload. The Senior MLA must be able to work independently, use good judgment, apply soundtroubleshooting skills and demonstrate excellent customer service. The Senior MLA must demonstrate acommitment to patient safety, quality improvement and sustainability while promoting a positive workenvironment. The Senior MLA works within a work team comprised predominantly of MLAs and will support theTechnical supervisor with scheduling and replacement of shifts. The Senior MLA performs audits and collectsdata.

About You

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

• Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent (as determined by employer)
• Candidates must have current registration with CSMLS
• Three years Medical Laboratory Assistant experience required
• Experience with Laboratory Information System Cerner Millennium and other related computer skills.
• Demonstrates comprehension of Quality Management principles, applicable accreditation standards,regulations and bylaws
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and non violent crisis intervention skills
• High level of pre and post analytical skills
• Ability to act effectively as a preceptor including presenting education materials and assisting with training ofstaff and students
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write/revise Standard Operating Procedures
• May require Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
• May require Non violent crisis intervention (NVCI) training
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting
• Demonstrates willingness to share knowledge and accept accountability for the responsibilities of the role
• Demonstrates a dedication to the Code of Conduct for Medical Laboratory Professionals
• Demonstrates an understanding of financial reporting by contributing to the investigation of budget variance,makes recommendations to support fiscal accountability (change in supply, realignment of schedule to reduceovertime).
• May require in depth knowledge of MIS standards, CLSI guidelines, SIMS and safety standards
• Access to reliable transportation as travel may be 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 bi weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$ 25.64 - $29.86 hourly

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.