Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (215303)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Nanaimo is seeking a Laboratory Combined Technologist to ensure patient safety while performing imaging procedures and routine laboratory tests. Ideal candidates will have graduated from a recognized program and have effective communication and organizational skills. Strong emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving is essential for this role.

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

Meet deadlines

Determine and deal with emergent situations

Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing

Foster good public relations

Work independently and as a member of a team

Problem solve

Operate related equipment

Keyboard at 30 wpm

Physically and emotionally perform duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program

One (1) year recent related experience

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.