Zone: Western Zone
Location: RGH - Rufus Guinchard Health Centre
Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist
Western Zone - Clinical Lab
Permanent Full-time
95110POS
Hours: 70 (8 hours; On-Call, Standby)
Salary: LX27 (CAD31.53 - CAD39.41 per hour) The following Incentives may be applicable and can be combined: Signing bonus up to $10,000Health Professional Bursary (student) up to $10,000Relocation support up to $3,000 For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number: VAC0005869
Posted Date: 2025-01-10
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Definition of Work: The Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist is responsible to perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests in a core lab and routine radiology procedures. These would include operating stationary equipment in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, preparing patients for examination, checking and maintaining x-ray equipment, performing phlebotomy when required, running Quality Control following established procedures and keeping appropriate documentation; performing routine preventative maintenance procedures on various laboratory instruments and keeping appropriate documentation. Performs other related duties as required. The candidate promotes Patient Safety initiatives through strict application of Western Health policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a recognized (accredited) program with a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or a degree in Medical Laboratory Science supplemented by the successful completion of a Diagnostic Imaging Skills Program. Current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals as a General MLT is also required.
Effective May 1, 2025, all Medical Radiation Technologists and X - Ray Health Professionals will require registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in the appropriate discipline(s) in order to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful applicant is required to achieve registration by May 1, 2025.