Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Requisition ID: 368089

Position Number: 20064543

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Selkirk

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Selkirk & District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Selkirk DI Support

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.798 , $21.423 , $22.065 , $22.726 , $23.409 , $24.112

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Support Services Supervisor and the Diagnostic Imaging technical staff, performs a variety of Diagnostic Imaging support functions including, but not limited to, patient transport, patient lifts, moves and transfers, clerical duties, supply inventory, clean and soiled linen handling services and other related duties.

The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant will maintain a safe environment in accordance with professional and provincial guidelines and ensure compliance with quality assurance programs and maintain standards put forth by Accreditation. Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years recent relevant experience, preferably in a Diagnostic Imaging environment.
  
  
  

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Health Care Aide certificate (certified) from a recognized educational institution is required.
  
  
  

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must have and maintain current BCLS certification.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to work co-operatively and courteously with patients and hospital personnel.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work and the ability to make priority decisions in carrying out daily activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• General conditions normally found in a Diagnostic Imaging Service in a community hospital.
• Must be able to withstand extensive amounts of standing, walking, bending and lifting and be able to lift and transfer patients in a safe manner.
• Will be required to transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, Geri chairs, stretchers, diagnostic imaging tables and patient beds utilizing safe transfer techniques.
• May be required to work flexible hours and/or overtime as required to meet the needs of the service.
  
  
  

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.