Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist - Laboratory Services (Signing Bonus Available)

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Pictou County, the Senior Technologist will function as an integral member of the Laboratory Services team to ensure optimum quality of services provided within their designated portfolio in liaison with Director, Manager and Pathologists.  The Senior Technologist will be responsible for the work flow / schedule for the Pictou County Laboratory; educating and providing technical support to the staff as well as maintaining expertise that allows for troubleshooting of LIS-related issues, obtaining workload data, and act as a resource for the staff; the coordination of all new employees and working with the laboratory staff to schedule and ensure a quality placement experience; and assisting in managing the daily operations of the laboratory as a whole (where and when needed).

About You

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

• Current registration with CSMLS and current licensure (or eligibility) with the NSCMLT required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive laboratory experience required (preferably in a hospital setting).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in Microbiology.
• Experience with Biosafety an asset. 
• Experience with the management of a Point of Care Testing program would be an asset. Experience in other quality initiatives (including Hospital and/or Laboratory specific Accreditation) and developing/maintaining a Quality System within a Laboratory setting is an asset.
• Experience with laboratory information systems is required. Experience with the Meditech information system is preferred. Experience with Cerner Milennium is an asset. 
• Experience in training of laboratory staff and/or students is preferred. Development of a training schedule for staff and/or students would be considered an asset
• Knowledge and working experience with Microsoft Office programs is required.
• Experience in obtaining, correlating, and presenting data to management is an asset.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of all health care information is required.
• Demonstrated participation in relevant and current continuing education and upgrading of skills required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including respect for staff, other providers, clients/patients and others required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, and maintain a positive work environment. 
• Evidence of effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations is required.
• Good practical technique with manual dexterity required.
• Previous work attendance may be considered.
• 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

Compensation and Incentives

$34.40 - $43.21 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.