Job Description

Req ID: 211382
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII
Department: PLM Surgical Pathology
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 27-Oct-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.
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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Anatomical Pathology Technical Manager, and under the supervision of the Technical Supervisor, the Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist performs analyses and procedures offered by the division using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. Under the direction of the Pathologist or certified Pathologist Assistant the Gross Room Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist possess the knowledge, technical abilities, and problem-solving skills to perform complex Gross Room activities following procedures, processes, protocols, and policies. The Gross Room Medical Laboratory Technical Specialist and has some administrative responsibilities in designated areas of the division, including participating in the development of procedures and process mapping. Working conditions include daily exposure to chemicals. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times as deemed essential by the Medical Laboratory Technologist Code of Conduct.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an approved program in Medical Technology plus three years' experience in a laboratory setting
• Histology experience required
• Previous grossing experience is required
• Must be licensed with NSCMLT
• Experience with Cerner LIS preferred
• Previous experience with Quality Assurance initiatives preferred
• Must have demonstrated customer service skills; leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills
• 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

• Long Assignment, Full-Time / 100% / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts may include evenings, nights, weekends & holidays
• 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.
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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