Responsibilities

Our team is seeking applicants for the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant. Hours of work and work locations vary throughout the province.

Our Medical Laboratory Assistants work in collaboration with and supports all members of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) by performing various functions relating to pre and post-analytical phrases of testing.

This is a pooling posting for interested candidates to drop us a resume and be paired with a vacancy that best fits their skills and qualifications. If you're looking to make a career move, but aren't sure where to start, this is a great way to put yourself in the job market and let us take care of the rest. Simply fill out our online application form and specify your top preferences for job title, location, department and working hours and we'll get back to you if we find a suitable match. You can find more information on Nova Scotia Health Zones and facilities on our website: www.jobs.nshealth.ca/nsha

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 be eligible or have successfully completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant examination of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Attention to detail
• Manual dexterity to handle sharp instruments and small objects
• Ability to perform procedures with a high degree of accuracy
• Basic computer skills, LIS (Cerner Millennium) experience is preferred

Hours of Work

• Casual, short and long assignments and permanent positions are available
• Shifts may include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Travel to various sites may be required
• These are Healthcare bargaining unit positions

Salary and Incentives

Medical Laboratory Assistant:Our benefits package includes health, dental, travel, long term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan for eligible positions.

Successful candidates may be eligible for comprehensive recruitment incentives. This includes signing bonus, relocation assistance, bursaries and scholarships for continuing education, and more

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in Nova Scotia Health. A recruiter will reach out to you if your qualifications and skills match an open position.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted