Medical Laboratory Assistant

4 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will work in collaboration with and support all members of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine by performing various functions relating to the pre and post-analytical phases of testing.

Responsibilities include specimen procurement, receipt, and processing, data entry, media and reagent preparation, sterilization, clerical duties, and loading specimens on an analyzer. Additional responsibilities may include supply management, troubleshooting, and customer service activities.

Positive patient identification and accurate specimen handling are essential to the job. Duties vary based on the operational requirements of the laboratory site, division, area, or community in which the MLA is employed.

The MLA may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and/or holidays, work off-site, including long-term care facilities, communities, or private homes, dependent on the need. The MLA may also be required to interact with various stakeholders and clients.

Incumbents must adhere to all applicable NSH/PLM policies and procedures. Strict adherence to safety and infection prevention and control procedures is required.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent, who has successfully completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant examinations of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and has current registration with CSMLS.

Candidates must be willing to travel to local indigenous communities and have strong written and verbal communication skills. Basic understanding of medical terminology and strong attention to detail are also required.

Manual dexterity to handle sharp instruments and small objects, ability to perform procedures with a high degree of accuracy, and ability to accurately number and label specimens and file slides and requisitions are essential.

Basic computer skills, Meditech experience is preferred, and access to reliable transportation as travel may be required. Competencies in other languages, French preferred, are an asset.

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time Position; 75 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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