Combined Laboratory, X-ray Technologist

Northern Health; Stewart; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist to join their Radiology department in Stewart, BC. This role involves performing X-Ray and ECG procedures, maintaining equipment, and providing exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and teamwork skills, along with relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP and extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration with a provincial licensing body.
• One year of general experience in both laboratory and diagnostic imaging fields.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine X-Ray and ECG procedures according to departmental policies.
• Conducts routine and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Graduation from an approved Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technologist program

Tools

Meditech

Windows-based programs

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Radiology department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, and working without general supervision, the Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist performs a variety of routine X-Ray and ECG procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and standards as defined by respective service and accrediting bodies. Performs routine and preventative maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots equipment problems as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of Work

Monday to Friday Days 08:00 to 16:00. This position also requires on-call after hours, weekends, and stats.

About Stewart Health Centre

Stewart Health Centre provides walk-in emergency services and 24/7 on-call service that includes a Physician, RN, Diagnostic. It offers pre- and post-natal infant and child care, diagnostic, lab, and medical clinic. There is videoconferencing with oncology, Dietician, Diabetic Nurse, as well as Visiting specialist clinics - Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Surgeon, Pediatrician, Rheumatologist, Mental Health Clinician.

Stewart has a population of 401 residents. It is located at the head of Portland Canal, a steep, narrow ocean inlet that forms a natural border between British Columbia and Alaska. Check out Stewart, home to towering snow-capped mountains and the hanging glaciers of Bear Pass.

What Northern Health has to offer you

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• 'Loan Forgiveness Programs' are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Combined Laboratory X-Ray Technologist program. Eligible for registration with a provincial licensing body.
• One year of general experience in both laboratory and diagnostic imaging fields or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written, and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives, and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows-based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units, and many other offices providing specialized services.