Medical Laboratory Technologist C - Laboratory Services

Req ID: 221376
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: PLM Specimen Collection REG
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-Jun-26

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Medical Laboratory Technologist C (MLT-C) is responsible (in collaboration with key partnerships) for the assessment, implementation, planning, evaluation, and supportive application of existing and new clinical knowledge and the translation of knowledge to practice. The prime focus of the MLT-C is to coordinate, support, maintain and deliver competency training based on laboratory SOPs and policies in partnership with curriculum leads (Departments/Divisions of Faculty of Medicine, other Clinical Educators) via classroom, procedural skill/task training, simulation learning, clinical learning, and/or online learning strategies, while advancing practice. The MLT-C practices according to the Registered Health Professionals Network Act, and in accordance with profession specific acts/legislation, their professional regulatory body and in accordance with Standards of Practice.

The MLT-C demonstrates competency in practice, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation of education, leadership, and professional practice. They exhibit the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors that align with the Interprofessional Practice and Learning Framework. This framework is grounded in theories of adult and concept-based learning, practice development, fundamentals of care and collaborative learning and practice.

The MLT-C Assists with the oversight and/or implementation of work processes, redirects resources to respond to fluctuations in operational workload. Works within a team comprised predominantly of MLA's and supports the Manager with scheduling and replacement of shifts. Collects data and performs audits, works independently, uses good judgment, applies sound troubleshooting skills and demonstrates excellent customer service. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and sustainability while promoting a positive work environment and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.

Please note this position requires periodic travel to facilities within Nova Scotia. A valid driver’s license and access to transportation is required.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology required
• Three years’ related experience required
• Current registration with CSMLS and NSRMLS required
• Leadership Development Education an asset
• Adult Education Program an asset
• Must have experience with Blood Collection
• In depth knowledge and experience with Meditech is essential
• Must have demonstrated strong customer service skills; leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
• Experience with Microsoft office Excel an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays – as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the knowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Applicants will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or missing information.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$38.91- $49.63 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

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.