Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?
Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an environment of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (58 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).
Reporting to the Manager of Laboratory Services the position performs laboratory/radiology duties for the detection, prevention and management of physiological and pathological conditions; these include but are not limited to: Laboratory (Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Urinalysis and Transfusion Medicine if education allows), Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitors and medical imaging general and emergency radiography procedures; and performs other duties as required.
Knowledge and skills required:
- Knowledge of standard medical laboratory procedures and techniques and equipment.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology,
- Knowledge of radiology techniques and associated equipment and instruments
- Ability to organize and co-ordinate the workload.
- Ability to perform related procedures and operate related equipment.
- Ability to work independently and adapt procedures to individual situations.
- Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field to ensure high standards of patient care.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients, departmental, medical and nursing staff and outside agencies.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Good computer skills
- Good analytical skills Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity
The successful candidate will have completed the Combined Laboratory/X-Ray Technologist program; have registration with the respective Professional Association; Completed CPR, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Violence Intervention Program; Valid driver’s license, where required by the job. Completion of the Transfusion Medicine module for CLXT is considered an asset.
Incentives
- Relocation Allowance
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Generous Vacation Time
TO APPLY: Quoting competition #2023-462, please e-mail your resume to: careers@yukonhospitals.ca
For more information, contact recruitment at careers@yukonhospitals.ca
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Indigenous Workforce Initiative - We are committed to having a diverse and representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. When applying to YHC Career Opportunities, we invite you to voluntarily self-identify in the email body of your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. You will then be connected with Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Workforce Initiative (IWI), where you can receive support with application materials, hear about additional training or mentorship opportunities, and ask any questions you have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You are also welcome to contact IWI supports before submitting your application at IWI@wgh.yk.ca or call 867-332-7203.
Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.
Posting Date: August 8, 2023/Open Until Filled