Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) Training Opportunity- Mission Memorial Hospital

• Location: This opportunity will support a Fraser Health Authority Site known as Mission General Hospital - 7324 Hurd St, Mission, BC V2V 3H5
• Program Length: 2 years, 2027
• Application Deadline: Monday April 21st 2025, at 10:00 AM

Imagine finishing your shift and stepping into a community where nature and city life come together seamlessly. In Mission, BC, your career doesn't just grow—it thrives in a place where forests, rivers, and a welcoming community create the perfect backdrop for both work and adventure.

• Work Where You Belong: Join a compassionate, close-knit healthcare team in a community that values collaboration and connection.
• Balance Like Never Before: Experience affordable living without sacrificing adventure.
• Grow Your Career: We're invested in your success, offering paid training and hands-on experience to help you thrive in both laboratory and imaging disciplines.
• Make a Difference: Your role as a CLXT is vital in delivering patient-centered care, supporting rural healthcare, and driving innovation.
• Moving Support: You may be eligible to receive moving support to help with relocating to Mission, British Columbia.

The Provincial Laboratory Medicine Service (PLMS) is partnering with the BC Ministry of Health (BCMOH), Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Fraser Health Authority (FHA), and Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCH) to sponsor a select number of students for the Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist (CLXT) training program at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT). This unique, in-demand program trains you in both medical laboratory and x-ray imaging disciplines designed especially for health care delivery in rural communities.

• Fully sponsored CLXT training opportunity - combines classroom learning with real-world experience.
• Weekly stipend of $930 until you graduate from the program.
• Hands-on practicum at Mission General Hospital.
• Guaranteed career path upon graduation supporting Mission General Hospital.
• Competitive salary between $36.69-$45.81 per hour + benefits depending on the status of the position.
• Membership in the Health Sciences Professionals Bargaining Association (HSA) once you are hired as a Combined Laboratory & X-Ray Technologist (CLXT).

• Year 1 - 38 weeks of full-time classroom training at NAIT in Edmonton, Alberta.
• Year 2 - 40-week hospital practicum at Mission General Hospital.

• TRAM101 Fundamentals of Blood Product Management (Online)
• TRAM201 Pretransfusion Testing and Basic Investigative Techniques (Online)
• Application of Transfusion Medicine Techniques at Mission General Hospital

• You have some hands-on, practical or educational experience in medical or health care lab related work.
• You are a problem solver who excels in fast-paced, hands-on environments.
• You are passionate about helping others and ready to make a difference in BC's rural communities.
• You are living in or willing to move/commute to Mission General Hospital.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within LM Labs contexts.
• Brings an understanding of Indigenous specific racism and broader systemic racism in health care.
• Awareness of social, economic, political, and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of social determinants of health and their impact on health outcomes.

To be eligible, you must meet the following academic requirements:

• Grade 12 with a minimum 63% in each of the following:
• Language Arts (English 30-2)
• Mathematics (Math 30-2)
• Biology (Biology 30)
• Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency

You must also have the following post-secondary pre-requisites (completed within the past five years):

• Medical Terminology: Completion of NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology: Completion of NAIT ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years.

• Selected applicants must enroll in the September 2025 NAIT CLXT intake.
• Current Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) staff will be placed on unpaid educational leave for the 2-year duration and paid the stipend of $930.00 per week.
• You must complete the program and commit to a 2-year placement at Mission General Hospital.
• Do NOT apply directly to NAIT at this time.

• Application Deadline: April 21 2025 by 10AM
• Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Please complete all the required pre-screen questions.
• Please also upload your transcripts to show that you meet the program requirements.
• Still have questions? Email shaesta.rajabali@phsa.ca with the subject line 'CLXT Training Opportunity.'

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.

• Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer.

Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast.

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) 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.

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices.