Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Parksville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist to ensure patient safety and improve quality across all functions. Responsibilities include receiving requisitions, performing imaging procedures, and conducting laboratory testing.

Applicants should have graduated from a relevant Technician Program and ideally possess one year of recent experience. Strong communication skills, the ability to manage emergent situations, and the capability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program.
• At least one year of recent related experience.
• Ability to manage emergent situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and complete requisitions, forms, and reports.
• Monitor patients and perform general imaging procedures.
• Carry out routine Laboratory and ECG testing.
• Utilize computerized patient data systems.

Skills

Emergent situation handling

Workload organization and coordination

Effective communication

Public relations

Independent and team work

Equipment operation

Typing speed of 30 wpm

Physical and emotional endurance

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program

One (1) year recent related experience

Job description

Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (231117)

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.