Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist- Core Laboratory
Req ID: 216451
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII
Department: PLM Core Laboratory QEII
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Mar-26
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the Laboratory Technical Specialist works collaboratively with the Chiefs of Service, Medical and Clinical Directors, Technical Supervisors, and the Central Zone Quality Technical Specialist to ensure the division is achieving the quality objectives. The Technical Specialist will have responsibilities for quality activities related to the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System in the Laboratories. The Technical Specialist will have a leadership role participating in quality activities such as auditing, education, trending indicators, surveys, annual reviews and laboratory accreditations. The Technical Specialist will have responsibility in the administering and maintaining of the document control system ensuring a standardized approach to document management. The Technical Specialist will participate in quality work groups and committees and work in a team environment with other Technical Specialists with responsibilities for quality. The Technical Specialist will investigate best practices and risk reduction strategies bringing recommendations forward to the divisional management team. The Technical Specialist will be a resource for other laboratories in Central Zone.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Must be a graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology OR Graduate with a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science
- Must be licensed with NSCMLT and CSMLS
- Core Laboratory experience is strongly preferred (Hematology, Chemistry, and Quality)
- Three (3) years’ experience in a clinical laboratory required Hematology and Chemistry preferred
- Experience with the Laboratory Quality Management system an asset
- Experience with LIS (Cerner Millennium) preferred
- Experience with document control systems, and other related computer skills an asset
- Education programs specific to Quality an asset
- Knowledge of appropriate laboratory accreditation, legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines
- Experience in policy and procedure development
- Strong project and time management skills
- Must have demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Focus on Quality Improvement, Accountability, Shared Learning and Teamwork
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
- Must be able to recognize abnormal situations and respond appropriately
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shiftwork, including weekends and holidays, may be required
- Travel may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$38.91 - $48.42 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.
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