The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

The incumbent provides diagnostic services (laboratory and X-ray) including to but not limited to chemistry, hematology, microbiology, phlebotomy, specimen receiving/processing, taking and preparing x-ray images and electrocardiographs.

Unlike most major laboratories and radiological departments in southern Canada, the NTHSSA Diagnostic Services Department lacks an on-site pathologist or radiologist. In absence of these services, the incumbent acts as a resource (first contact) on laboratory and radiological related practice Within the Fort Smith region,. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the quality of results from all tests to ensure that the findings are reliable. The Combined Laboratory/Radiology Technologist will be required to provide standby coverage on a rotational basis (with the Lab/DI Lead during the evenings and weekends to provide emergency diagnostic services).

Duties are performed in accordance with established standards of radiological and laboratory practice, Accreditation Canada Standards, Guidelines and Required Organizational Practices as well as the philosophy, objectives policies and procedures of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority.

The incumbent provides diagnostic services (laboratory and X-ray) including to but not limited to chemistry, hematology, microbiology, phlebotomy, specimen receiving/processing, taking and preparing x-ray images and electrocardiographs.

Unlike most major laboratories and radiological departments in southern Canada, the NTHSSA Diagnostic Services Department lacks an on-site pathologist or radiologist. In absence of these services, the incumbent acts as a resource (first contact) on laboratory and radiological related practice Within the Fort Smith region,. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the quality of results from all tests to ensure that the findings are reliable. The Combined Laboratory/Radiology Technologist will be required to provide standby coverage on a rotational basis (with the Lab/DI Lead during the evenings and weekends to provide emergency diagnostic services).

Duties are performed in accordance with established standards of radiological and laboratory practice, Accreditation Canada Standards, Guidelines and Required Organizational Practices as well as the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a certification from an approved Combined Laboratory/X-ray Technologist (CLXT) or Certified Combined Technician (CCT) program.

Inquiries Only:

Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGAL ROAD
BOX 876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
Tel (867) 872-6500
Fax (867) 872-3298
jobsfortsmith@gov.nt.ca

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