Medical Laboratory Assistant, CSTMST

Job title: Medical Laboratory Assistant, CSTMST

Job description: Department/Program: Pre/Post Analysis, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Req ID: 122524
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $21.7426 – $24.6306/hour
Posting Date: November 9, 2021
Closing Date: November 24, 2021
Start Date: ASAP

IWK Health is an internationally recognized and respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million women, children, youth and families across the Atlantic region. IWK Health is committed to employment equity and the reduction of barriers to employment and career growth. We encourage all who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) performs a wide variety of laboratory functions to meet operational requirements. Responsibilities include: performing venous and capillary blood collections; using MEDITECH for order/entry; cleaning and sterilizing work area and equipment; blood specimen processing; preparing reagents and performs other related duties as required.

Hours of Work

7.5 hour shifts; Monday-Friday, Weekends, Nights, Evenings, Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or G.E.D. required, with English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or acceptable equivalents.
• Completion of a certified Medical Lab Assistant course is required.
• Certification as an MLA with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques related to procurement of specimens and a sound knowledge of Phlebotomy required.
• Willingness to apply, perform and learn computer functions required for the position.
• Demonstrated tact, the ability to work with others and the ability to work as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated strong planning, organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience in a similar lab environment an asset.
• MEDITECH experience an asset.
• Competency in other languages considered an asset; French, preferred.

** Internal applicants currently employed as Medical Laboratory Assistants who do not hold certification will be considered

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health. We will only contact those applicants selected for interview/testing. Applicants we invite to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

Please note: our offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Job Segment: Medical, Medical Technologist, Medical Lab, Phlebotomy, Healthcare

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Expected salary:

Location: Halifax, NS

Job date: Thu, 11 Nov 2021 01:03:03 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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