Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist is a temporary full-time position across multiple sites. The role involves receiving requisitions, performing imaging procedures, and conducting laboratory and ECG tests under supervision.

The successful candidate must have graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and training.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program.
• One (1) year recent related experience; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receives and completes requisitions, forms and reports; monitors patients.
• Performs general imaging procedures, as qualified, including archiving acquired images.
• Carries out routine Laboratory and ECG testing, as qualified.
• Utilizes computerized patient data systems.
• Prepares and monitors supplies and equipment.

Skills

Emergent situations

Workload prioritization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Public relations

Independence

Equipment operation

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program

Job description

Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (231247)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

06:00-14:00;09:00-17:00;14:30-22:30;16:00-00:00;23:00-07:00;23:30-07:30

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$38.93 - $48.59

Paid FTE

1.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Jun. 22 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 31 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority,patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Supervisor or designate, the Laboratory Combined Technologist receives and completes requisitions, forms and reports; monitors patients; performs general imaging procedures, as qualified, including archiving acquired images; carries out routine Laboratory and ECG testing, as qualified; utilizes computerized patient data systems; and prepares and monitors supplies and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program; One (1) year recent related experience; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.