Basic Radiological Technician/Lab Clerk, Arviat

*Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.* *Please do not send sensitive or personal information, including (but not limited to): social insurance numbers, birthdates, information of other people, or health information. Please only send a brief description of your issue or concern and how we can contact you. We will make sure the correct person contacts you if they need more information or if they can answer your question or concern.* **This employment opportunity is restricted to residents of Arviat only.** Reporting to the Supervisor Health Programs the incumbent assists with and supports the provision of diagnostic imaging and laboratory services in community health centers by performing x-rays and related procedures, electrocardiograms (ECG), Holter monitor installations and lab-related duties in order for Nunavummiut to access care in their home community. The incumbent will provide basic x-ray procedures, medical laboratory-related duties, administrative work associated with documenting, processing, and transmitting patient test data to reporting physicians. This position should reduce the number of medical travel requests for diagnostic services. Key responsibilities of the Basic Radiological Technician/Lab Clerk include radiological services within the health center by informing patients (in English or Inuktut) of procedure to be performed, performing medical x-ray procedures within the Basic Radiological Technician scope if practice, ensuring x-ray orders are entered appropriately in Meditech. Laboratory Clerk responsibilities include collecting blood using a closed collection system (i.e. Vacutainer), needle and syringe, and/or micro-collection techniques following Universal Precautions, collecting laboratory samples on patients, preparing biological samples for transportation, monitoring laboratory supplies inventory and placing re-stock orders as needed. Provide clerical support to diagnostic services. Provide electrocardiogram (ECG) and Holter monitor services based on the physician or nurse practitioner referral. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a High School Diploma. Must have completed the Basic Radiological Technician/Lab Clerk training program (or equivalent) OR is willing to enroll in and complete the BRT/Lab Clerk training program within 3 years of initial hire. Must be able to acquire within a reasonable timeframe and remain current with the following training and certifications: WHMIS 2015, Transportation of Dangerous Goods training, other training, continuing competency education or certifications as deemed necessary by the employer. This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required. The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land,Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above. **An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies** - The Government of Nunavut is committed to creating a representative workforce; therefore, priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit who self-identify as being enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement in accordance with the Priority Hiring Policy. - Government of Nunavut employees serving a probationary period must obtain and provide written authorization from the deputy head of their employing department. The authorization from the deputy head must accompany your application for your application to be considered. - Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from being considered. An assessment of the criminal record will be measured against the scope and duties of the position. This is only a requirement for positions that require a satisfactory criminal record or vulnerable sector check. - Applicants may submit their resume in any of the Official Languages of Nunavut. - Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. - The onus is on candidates in receipt of foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their foreign credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian education institution. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of their application.