General Duty X-Ray Technologist – Child Health

Job title:

General Duty X-Ray Technologist – Child Health

Company

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job description

Requisition ID: 372158Position Number: 20071710Posting End Date: December 18, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health – Health Sciences CentreDepartment / Unit: Radiology Child Health DIJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: 01/17/2025FTE: 1.00Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends;Standby coverage as requiredWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $32.850, $34.274, $35.684, $37.357, $39.101, $40.916Shared 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 OverviewUnder the general direction of the Section Head, Diagnostic Imaging, Child Health and/or Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Child Health, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Performing and assisting radiologists, other physicians and senior technologists in the performance of routine/non-routine radiological procedures such as General Duty, Mobile, Fluoroscopy, OR, Central Line Placements and Pacemaker Insertions.
• Assisting and/or relieving Senior X-Ray Technologists and Charge Technologists in areas such as on call and CT.

Experience

• Previous related pediatric experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PACS and RIS preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduation from a recognized school of Medical Imaging Technology.

On-going participation in relevant courses, seminars, etc., required.Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Imaging Technology Program, eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) and registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) within three months of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and relate well with patients and their families.
• Must have a good command of English, both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of the emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and apply this knowledge toward alleviating the trauma of undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures for both the patient and family.
• Must be able to promote a pediatric patient oriented and personalized environment.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion to all patients/family/support persons, and recognize and calm those with high degree of anxiety.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity.
• Stands and moves about during most of the working day.
• Bends, reaches, and lifts and carries for short distances, materials or accessory equipment weighing up to 50 lbs..
• At times may be required to push or pull heavy equipment.
• Lifts and positions patients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness.
• The incumbents are exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits) and to disagreeable elements such as contagious disease, anaesthetic gases, etc..
• Exposed to extreme patient injuries.

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.

Expected salary

Location

Winnipeg, MB

Job date

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:17:22 GMT

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