Medical Laboratory Assistant - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre
Description
Company :
IWK Health**:
Req ID:169355
Department/Program:
Anatomical Pathology, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location:
Halifax
Type of Employment:
Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (20% FTE) until 02/21/2025 x 1 position(s)
Start Date:
ASAP
Union Status:
NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation:
$23.1872**:
- **$ /hour
Closing Date:
December 6, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.
We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.
We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
The Opportunity:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) contributes to the provision of quality laboratory services by assisting technologists and medical personnel in processing of samples for analysis.
Responsibilities include:
assists pathologist with grossing tissue and during autopsies, accessions specimens according to established procedures; using MEDITECH for order/entry; cleaning and sterilizing work area and equipment; surgical and autopsy tissue processing; preparing reagents and performs other related duties as required.
Hours of Work:
Monday-Friday or , with weekend and holiday standby/callback
Your 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.
_ Internal applicants currently employed as Medical Laboratory Assistants who do not hold certification will be considered_**Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing.
If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation.
Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An 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**_
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