Job Description

\xe2\x80\x8bReq ID: 146532
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, MacKenzie Building - QEII
Department: PLM Hem-Molecular Biology
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 10-Jan-23

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 an 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

The Clinical Genetics Technologist (CGT) performs, coordinates and troubleshoots complex molecular tests and assays according to established methodologies and quality assurance techniques to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of genetic disorders. The CGT analyzes blood, bone marrow, body fluids and tissues using a wide range of molecular techniques. The CGT participates in workflow management, inventory control, assay improvements and enhancements and validation of equipment. The CGT maintains laboratory records, computerized databases, assists fellow technologists, contributes to general laboratory maintenance and trains new staff, students and residents. The CGT monitors methods and/or instruments, uses scientific knowledge to interpret outcomes and considers reference ranges and clinical diagnosis before presenting results to the Scientist/Pathologist. The CGT builds successful relationships with others in decision-making, is accountable for professional actions and accepts responsibility for results presented and associated quality management activities. Working conditions are occasionally stressful requiring the CGT to be tactful, respectful and sensitive. The CGT must demonstrate effective communication and professionalism. The CGT maintains the welfare and confidentiality of patients at all times in accordance with NSHA policy and demonstrates professional conduct in accordance with CSMLS Code of Conduct.

About You

We\'d love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate from an accredited Clinical Genetics diploma program
• Licensed with NSCMLT and registration with CSMLS
• A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered (MLT plus MSc in molecular biology/biochemistry, MSc in molecular biology/biochemistry, etc.)
• Clinical Genetic Technologist experience an asset
• Previous experience with LIS (Cerner Millennium) preferred
• Good judgement required in solving technical problems and assessing validity of results before reporting
• Considerable mental and visual demands in decision making, calculations using complex instruments and microscopy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

Permanent, Full-Time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$33.08 - $38.60 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.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis 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.

\xe2\x80\x8bAs per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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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