Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (216747)

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Laboratory Combined Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for various imaging and laboratory tests, contributing to patient safety and care. Qualifications include a relevant technician program and a commitment to effective teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• One (1) year recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing the duties.

Responsibilities

• Receives and completes requisitions, forms, and reports.
• Monitors patients and performs general imaging procedures.
• Carries out routine Laboratory and ECG testing.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of 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 capable of performing the duties of the position.

For more details, see the full job description at https://jd.viha.ca/JD4389.pdf.