Lead, Combined Lab/x-ray Technologist

Position Summary
Are you looking for that career that will allow you to combine your clinical expertise and your proven leadership skills? If you feel, you can deliver success by implementing strategies that focus the efforts of individuals on business goals, individual goals, team goals and translating them into positive outcomes - we want to hear from you.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Health Services Administrator or designate, the Lead Combined Lab/X-Ray Technologist (CXLT) is accountable for the administration, supervision and planning of Laboratory and Radiology services. The Lead CXLT is responsible for ensuring that standards for Laboratory and Radiology are consistent with regulatory, accrediting body standards and relevant legislation. The Lead CXLT provides clinical guidance to Laboratory and Radiology staff and advises the Health Services Administrator (or designate) on matters regarding laboratory and radiology practices. The Lead CXLT will advise on budgets, workload, labour relations, personnel, and best practice. The Lead CXLT is also responsible for interpreting and implementing regulations, policies, and procedures as they apply to laboratory and radiology Services.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday. Days - 08:00 to 14:30

Qualfications
• Graduation from an approved Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology program. Eligible for registration with a provincial licensing body.
• Three (3) years' recent related experience including one (1) year supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• May hold post graduate certificate in transfusion medicine techniques and/or post graduate certificate in microbiology techniques.

Skills and Abilities:
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
Facility:
Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Mackenzie and District Hospital and Health Centre

Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Mackenzie

More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.

Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).

International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants