Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (215334)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Nanaimo is seeking a Laboratory Combined Technologist responsible for receiving requisitions, performing imaging procedures, and conducting laboratory tests. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program with one year of recent experience. Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• One (1) year recent related experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and 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.

Skills

Meet deadlines

Determine and deal with emergent situations

Organize, prioritize and coordinate workload

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Communicate effectively

Foster good public relations

Work independently and as a team member

Problem solve

Operate related equipment

Keyboard at 30 wpm

Physically perform the duties

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program

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.

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

• 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.

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