Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist - (216747)

Island Health; Port McNeill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in British Columbia is seeking a Laboratory Combined Technologist who will play a key role in patient safety and quality improvement. The successful candidate will perform general imaging procedures, conduct laboratory testing, and utilize computerized systems while ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• One year of recent related experience required or equivalent combination.
• Completion of a recognized Technician Program necessary.

Responsibilities

• Receives and completes requisitions, forms, and reports.
• Monitors patients and conducts routine Laboratory and ECG testing.

Skills

Problem solving

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Graduation from a recognized combined Laboratory/Medical Radiography Technician Program

Tools

Computerized patient data systems

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; conducts 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 of 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 healthcare providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Foster good public relations.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Problem solve.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Keyboard at 30 wpm.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing the duties of the position.

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