Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Core

Medical Laboratory Technologist I, Core Lab (Incentives Available)Req ID : 180322Department / Program : Core Lab, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical GeneticsLocation : HalifaxType of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Start Date : ASAPUnion Status : NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation : $30.8339 - $38.8559 / hourClosing Date : September 25, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23 : 59 Atlantic Time)Relocation assistance of up to $5,000 may be included for those that qualify. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period.Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period.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 have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black / African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants / Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityMedical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) provide lab services for diagnostic purposes that support clinical care, as well as academic and research needs. The roles of the MLT are to perform analytical analysis and to effectively communicate and collaborate with other IWK departments to ensure effective, efficient, and the highest quality of care. In addition, the MLT ensures laboratory services are managed with the patient’s and family needs as a priority. The MLT works within their scope of certified technical knowledge and experience, exhibits leadership, sound professional judgement and initiative, and maintains patient confidentiality.The MLT in the IWK Core Lab possesses the technical ability and problem-solving skills to perform tests (both manual and automated) in the clinical areas such as Chemistry, Specialized Chemistry, Hematology, and / or Transfusion Medicine. The MLT consistently demonstrates the ability to work in stressful situations, sometimes with little or no supervision, and the ability to make decisions exercising critical thinking skills. The MLT also works within established protocols for testing, maintenance, quality control, and calibration and frequently interacts with computerized information systems. MLT are often called upon to collect patient samples.Hours of Work7.5-hour shifts; Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Your QualificationsGraduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology.Registered with CSMLS required.Licensed or eligible for licensure with NSCMLT required.A sound knowledge of minimum of at least six (6) of the functions listed above required.Well-developed organizational skills and communication skills required.The ability to work in a team environment in addition to independent work is essential.Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to on-going training or professional development.Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.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.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.#J-18808-Ljbffr