Medical Laboratory Technologist

Employer: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Middleton, Nova Scotia

Salary: $33.20 to $42.47 hourly

Req ID: 223885 Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ PLM Laboratory SMH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare Position About the Opportunity The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs analytical tests and procedures offered by the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. The Medical Laboratory Technologist possesses the technical ability and problem-solving skills to perform all tests (both manual and automated) in the clinical and environmental laboratories. Performs laboratory tests with a network of steps and variables according to established protocols and works with little or no supervision in emergency and weekend/night situations. Operates instruments that are often computer integrated and networked and uses computerized information systems. Compares test results to pre-established criteria (reference intervals) and makes decisions regardin