Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (215727)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Port Alberni seeks a Laboratory Combined Technologist responsible for patient monitoring, imaging procedures, and laboratory testing. The ideal candidate will have completed a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program and possess effective communication and organizational skills. Strong problem-solving abilities and a thorough understanding of computerized systems are essential for success in this role. This position prioritizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program.
• One (1) year recent related experience or equivalent combination.
• Successful completion of a recognized TML upgrade coursework and practicum.
• Transfusion Medicine Bridging Program is required.

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

Meeting deadlines

Determining and dealing with emergent situations

Organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating workload

Establishing effective working relationships

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Fostering public relations

Working independently and in teams

Problem solving

Operating computerized systems

Keyboarding at 30 wpm

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/ Medical Radiography Technician Program

One (1) year recent related experience

Successful completion of a recognized TML upgrade coursework and practicum

Transfusion Medicine Bridging Program

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health [ISLH], patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at ISLH; 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.

This position requires successful completion of a recognized TML upgrade coursework and practicum.

Transfusion Medicine Bridging Program is also a requirement.

Skills & 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.