Job Description

Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT)

LM Labs

Whistler, BC

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

You are a skilled, efficient, and caring health care provider, and you enjoy the variety of work involved in your combined specialty of lab and x-ray technology. You\xe2\x80\x99re seeking some professionally challenging work in a supportive environment \xe2\x80\x93 a welcoming and friendly team of colleagues is important part of your workday! You\xe2\x80\x99re also looking for just the right place to combine your career goals and your love of the outdoors, and Whistler, British Columbia is definitely that place. Bring your skills to the Whistler Health Care Centre and the surrounding mountains, and enjoy a fantastic lifestyle of skiing, hiking, and more!

\xe2\x80\x9cWhistler has it all \xe2\x80\x93 warm springs and summers, snowy winters, and beautiful fall colours. It\xe2\x80\x99s a wonderful place to raise children and participate in all the recreational opportunities that Whistler has to offer \xe2\x80\x93 skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, golf, baseball, soccer, swimming, hockey, figure skating, hiking, mountain biking, and paddle boarding. There are first class restaurants, if you want some fine dining, as well as little secret local eateries for a quiet meal out. The Arts and Culture scene is amazing for a small town \xe2\x80\x93 live shows, theatre, and museums.\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x93 Gail MacDonald, Medical Laboratory Technologist IV, Whistler Health Centre

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

The Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) performs technical work involved in the duties associated with laboratory and x-ray test procedures. Through the provision of daily routine duties including quality control measures, the CLXT collaborates with team members at the Whistler Health Care Centre. Duties are split between the Lab and X-Ray functions of the role, and include:

Lab

• Works on hematology, coagulation and chemistry benches.
• Performs daily quality control, as appropriate
• Runs patient samples and reports
• Receive blood components and products
• Assign and dispense uncross matched red cells, albumin, RHIG, IVIG, plasma and cross matched red cells
• Transporting of blood components and products
• Quarantine and discard of blood products
• Pooling/reconstitution of purified plasma products (such as PCC, fibrinogen)

X-ray

• Performs general x-ray procedures in the department and on the floor
• Prepares films for physicians and radiologists by retrieving relevant previous films and information and completing all documentation for each case
• Maintains film library
• Performs inpatient and outpatient phlebotomies.
• Performs, documents and monitors internal and external quality control.
• Performs clerical functions such as participating in inventory control, keeping daily statistics, maintaining files, referring x-ray films to appropriate physicians, referring specimens to other labs, answering phone calls, booking procedures, referencing lab reports including Transfusion Medicine reports.

What you bring

• Graduation from a recognized Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology Program.
• Eligible for registration with a provincial licensing body.
• Completion of the NAIT TRAM 101 Course, minimum one (1) year recent, related experience or program/curriculum based instruction in transfusion medicine or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

You also have the ability to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory procedures, and technical competence to perform tests used in the assigned section of the laboratory, including quality control and safety.
• Basic awareness of research process.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Organize and prioritize workload.
• Work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San\xe2\x80\x99yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-time

Wage: $30.90 - $ 38.63 per hour

Location: 4380 Lorimer Rd, Whistler, V8E 1A7

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Rotating on call; 0830-1630; 0900-1700

Requisition # 135792E

What we do

(LM Labs) provides laboratory testing at 31 sites across the lower mainland and central coast of BC, including acute care hospital laboratories and specialty laboratories. LM Labs is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and LM Labs are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of November 19, 2022. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 135792E-2388926
Work Site 4380 Lormier Road, Whistler V8E 1A7
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $30.90 - $38.63 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0830-1630; 0900-1700; rotating on call
Work Days as per rotation
Expiry Date

Provincial Health Services Authority