Special Chemistry Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax, NS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I specialized in Chemistry. The role involves performing analyses in specialized chemistry, hematology, and transfusion medicine, with both manual and automated methods.

You’ll work within established QC and calibration protocols and interact with information systems. Ideal candidates graduate from an approved MLT program, hold CSMLS certification (or eligible) and NSRMLS licensure (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved Medical Laboratory Technology program.
• CSMLS certification or eligibility required.
• NSRMLS licensure or eligibility required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Languages other than English are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical analysis in Chemistry, Specialized Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine.
• Operate manual and automated tests.
• Follow protocols for testing, quality control, and calibration.
• Interact with computerized information systems.
• Collect patient samples when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Continuous learning

Education

CSMLS certification

NSRMLS licensure

Medical Laboratory Technology program

Job description

IWK Health in Halifax, NS, seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist I specialized in Chemistry. The role involves performing analyses in specialized chemistry, hematology, and transfusion medicine, with both manual and automated methods.

You’ll work within established QC and calibration protocols and interact with information systems. Ideal candidates graduate from an approved MLT program, hold CSMLS certification (or eligible) and NSRMLS licensure (or eligibility).