Basic Radiological Technician/Lab Clerk

Government of Nunavut; Cambridge Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Nunavut seeks a Basic Radiological Technician/Laboratory Clerk in Cambridge Bay to support diagnostic imaging and laboratory services in the community health centre, performing X-rays, ECGs, and related duties.

The role requires a high school diploma and either completion of the BRT/Lab Clerk training or enrollment within three years of hire; a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check are also required. Fluency in English and Inuktut or French is an asset.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma and/or completion of BRT/Lab Clerk training or equivalent.
• Willingness to enroll in BRT/Lab Clerk training within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiological services within the health centre.
• Collect blood using standard collection methods and universal precautions.
• Collect laboratory samples from patients.
• Provide instructions to patients on proper sample collection to ensure high quality results.
• Provide clerical support to diagnostic services.
• Provide ECG and Holter monitoring services as referred by physician or nurse practitioner.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma

BRT/Lab Clerk training or equivalent

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.
Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.
This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Cambridge Bay only.
An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.
Reporting to the Nurse Manager, Outpatient Services, the Basic Radiological Technician/Laboratory Clerk is responsible for assisting with and supporting the provision of diagnostic imaging and laboratory services in community health centres by performing x-rays and related procedures, electrocardiograms (ECG), holter monitor installations and lab-related duties in order for Nunavummiut to access care in their home community.
Other Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Providing radiological services within the health centre;
• Collecting blood using a closed collection system (i.e.Vacutainer), needle and syringe, and/or micro-collection techniques following Universal Precautions;
• Collecting laboratory samples on patients;
• Providing instructions to patients on the proper collection of biological samples to achieve high quality results;
• Providing clerical support to diagnostic services; and
• Providing electrocardiogram (ECG) and holter monitor services based on the physician or nurse practitioner referral.
  

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through completion of high school diploma. The Basic Radiological Technician / Lab Clerk training program (or equivalent), OR; is willing to enroll in and complete the BRT/Lab Clerk training program within 3 years of initial hire required.
This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.
Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

• The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy.
• Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check.
• Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut.
• Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.