Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant

​Req ID: 208536
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital  
Department: PLM Clinical Laboratory DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-25

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.

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About the Opportunity

Under the direction of Management or designate the Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant (Senior MLA) performs various functions within the laboratory relating to the pre and post-analytical phases of testing.  The Senior MLA is in a team lead role supporting the division/site with technical expertise, quality assurance, adherence to policy and practices and mentorship within the scope of employment of a Medical Laboratory Assistant.  In collaboration with the Laboratory Supervisor or Technical Specialist , the Senior MLA may assist with the  oversight and/or implementation  of work processes, training and the redirection of resources to respond to fluctuations in operational workload.  The Senior MLA must be able to work independently, use good judgment, apply sound troubleshooting skills and demonstrate excellent customer service. The Senior MLA must demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement and sustainability while promoting a positive work environment. The Senior MLA works within a work team comprised predominantly of MLAs.

About You

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

• Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant Program or equivalent (as determined by NSCMLT)
• Candidates must have successfully completed the Medical Laboratory Assistant examinations of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and have current registration with CSMLS
• Licensure with Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technology (NSCMLT)
• Three years Medical Laboratory Assistant experience required
• Experience with Laboratory Information System Cerner Millennium and other related computer skills.
• Demonstrates comprehension of Quality Management principles, applicable accreditation standards, regulations and bylaws
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and non violent crisis intervention skills
• High level of pre and post analytical skills
• Ability to act effectively as a preceptor including presenting education materials and assisting with training of staff and students.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write/revise Standard Operating Procedures
• May require Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification
• May require Non violent crisis intervention (NVCI) training
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting
• Demonstrates patient/client focus on customer service
• Demonstrates willingness to share knowledge and accept accountability for the responsibilities of the role
• Demonstrates a dedication to the Code of Conduct for Medical Laboratory Professionals
• Demonstrates an understanding of financial reporting by contributing to the investigation of budget variance, makes recommendations to support fiscal accountability (change in supply, realignment of schedule to reduce overtime).
• May require in depth knowledge of MIS standards, CLSI guidelines, SIMS and safety standards
• Access to reliable transportation as travel may be required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Demonstrates an aptitude for troubleshooting

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent Full Time/ 100% FTE / 37.5 Hours Bi-weekly 

Compensation and Benefits

$25.63 - $29.86 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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.