Medical Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago

Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant with Nova Scotia Health, you will play a vital role in the pre-analytical phase of testing, working collaboratively with the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine team to ensure accurate and efficient specimen handling and processing. Your responsibilities will include specimen procurement, data entry, media preparation, and clerical duties, as well as troubleshooting and customer service activities.

Positive patient identification and accurate specimen handling are essential to this role, and you will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and/or holidays, as well as interact with various stakeholders and clients. You must adhere to all applicable NSH/PLM policies and procedures, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

About You
  • Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent (as determined by employer)
  • Candidates must have successfully completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant examinations of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and have current registration with CSMLS
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Basic understanding of medical terminology
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Manual dexterity to handle sharp instruments and small objects
  • Ability to accurately number/label specimens and file slides/requisitions
  • Ability to adapt to updates/changes in operating procedures
  • Basic computer skills, Meditech experience is preferred
  • Access to reliable transportation as travel may be required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours

Permanent, Part-Time position; 37.5 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$23.19 - $26.27 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.

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