AddressCompany : IWK Health
Req ID: 147859
Department/Program: Anatomical Pathology, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $33.7263 - $42.3768 /hour
Closing Date: February 2, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)
IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.
Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity
Medical laboratory technologists provide lab services for diagnostic purposes and to support clinical care, as well as, academic and research needs. This is the second MLT level for the Anatomical Pathology (AP) division. In addition to MLTI activities, the role of the MLTIIs is to organize and directly facilitate the daily operations within the department and to effectively communicate and collaborate to ensure the most effective, efficient, and highest quality of care with other IWK departments. MLTIIs also ensure Laboratory services are managed/assessed with the patient’s and family needs as a priority. The MLTII acts as a resource and leader for staff in their area of certification, (Medical Laboratory Technologist I and Medical Laboratory Assistants) exhibits leadership, advanced technical knowledge and sound professional judgement and initiative.
Reporting to the Manager, Microbiology and Anatomical Pathology, the AP MLT II performs a variety of anatomical pathology services under the direction of the Pathologists and Charge Pathologists’ Assistant. They work in conjunction with the Manager to implement and conduct the quality assurance program for the service within the IWK under the supervision of the Division Head, provide additional resource and equipment management, and oversee scheduling and daily operational guidance. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Histology (embedding, sectioning and staining)
- Dissection, gross examination, and processing of surgical and autopsy tissues
- Operation of Instrumentation, e.g. Tissue Processor, Embedding Stations, Cover-slipper, H&E Stainer, IHC Stainer
- Quality Control
- Quality Review and Assurance (internal and external)
- Resource Management
- Compliance to various standards, e.g. Canadian Biosafety Standards, Accreditation Canada, WHMIS, OHS
Hours of Work
75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, occassional overtime required on holidays and weekends
Your Qualifications
- Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized program, or Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) required. Bachelor’s Degree in a related field may be considered.
- Certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT).
- Licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NSCMLT).
- Minimum five (5) years of Anatomical Pathology experience required.
- Experience with gross dissection, frozen section micrometry and staining an asset.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to patient and family-centered care.
- Demonstrates and understands diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence.
- Demonstrates the adaptability and flexibility to work in a constantly changing environment.
- Must have excellent knowledge of divisional practice, legal acts, and regulations governing the profession.
- Performs duties in compliance with operational and procedure policies and protocols.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrates effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Understands and has a proven ability to apply teambuilding dynamics/techniques.
- Demonstrates critical thinking in problem solving
- Candidates must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to technical expertise and professional development.
- Candidates must be able to work within a team, independently and to take initiative when required.
- Competencies in other languages an asset.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Additionally, as per Nova Scotia’s COVID-19 Vaccine mandate, any offer of employment will be conditional upon submitting proof of full vaccination status. Medical exceptions or any other kind of requested exception based upon the Health Centre’s obligations pursuant to the Nova Scotia Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis
If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
