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About the Role

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) supports the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) team by performing pre and post-analytical testing functions. These include specimen procurement, processing, data entry, media preparation, and analyzer loading. The role emphasizes positive patient identification and accurate specimen handling. Duties may vary based on laboratory needs, and may involve shift work, off-site work, and client interaction. Adherence to NSH/PLM policies, safety, and infection control procedures is mandatory. MLAs must work independently, use good judgment, maintain professionalism, and provide excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

Specimen procurement/receipt/processing
Data entry
Media/reagent/smear preparation
Sterilization
Clerical duties
Loading specimens on an analyzer
Supply management
Troubleshooting
Customer service activities
Performing procedures with a high degree of accuracy
Accurately numbering/labeling specimens
Filing slides/requisitions
Adapting to updates/changes in operating procedures

Requirements

Candidates must have successfully completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant examinations of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)/Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professional Regulators (CAMPLR) and have current registration with CSMLS.
Licensure with Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Laboratory Sciences (NSRMLS)
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Basic understanding of medical terminology.
Strong attention to detail
Manual dexterity to handle sharp instruments and small objects.
Basic computer skills, Meditech experience is preferred
Access to reliable transportation as travel may be required

Skills

French language proficiency is an asset

Location

Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Work Type

Permanent
Hourly PT (70%)
Full-time

Education Level

Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$25.64 - $30.61 Hourly

Benefits

Health coverage
Dental coverage
Travel coverage
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance coverage
Defined benefit pension plan

About the Company

Nova Scotia Health is the province's largest provider of health services, driven by excellence in health, healing, and learning.
We deliver innovative, high-quality care impacting lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
Nova Scotia offers a rewarding lifestyle with meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams, and work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.