Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority located in Canada is seeking a Laboratory Combined Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and completing requisitions, monitoring patients, and performing lab tests, including ECG. Ideal candidates will have graduated from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program and have recent relevant experience. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a healthcare team are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program.
• One year recent related experience or equivalent education/experience.

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.
• Prepare and monitor supplies and equipment.

Skills

Deadline management

Emergent situation handling

Workload organization

Effective communication

Public relations

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Typing speed (30 wpm)

Physical and emotional duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program

Job description

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

• Meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Problem solve.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4389.pdf