Diagnostic Imaging Clerk/Scheduler

Government of Nunavut; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental organization in Nunavut is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Clerk Scheduler to manage appointments for ultrasound, mammography, and CT imaging. This role requires significant computer competency, direct patient care experience, and a background in a cross-cultural environment. Ideal candidates will have completed at least Grade 10 and possess knowledge of Inuit culture and languages is a plus. This is a sensitive position requiring a criminal record check.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct patient care in hospital or clinic.
• Strong computer skills including Meditech.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities and culture considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate patient appointments for various medical examinations.
• Use Meditech for patient look-up and appointment scheduling.
• Provide assistance to technologists during examinations.

Skills

Computer skills

Cross-cultural communication

Medical Terminology

Education

Grade 10 education

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

Thank you for contacting the Government of Nunavut.

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This employment opportunity is restricted to Nunavut Inuit who reside in Iqaluit only.

Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, the Diagnostic Imaging Clerk Scheduler (Scheduler) is the first point of contact for all new and existing patients. This position coordinates and communicates Ultrasound, Mammography, and CT appointments with patients, Emergency department, In-patient ward, Clinic, and communities across the Baffin Region. The incumbent will work closely with Ultrasound and CT Technologist to provide medical administrative duties and prepare patients for their scheduled examinations.

The Scheduler provides both internal and external communications and is required to be a team player and representative of quality patient care delivery. The position is responsible to use Meditech for patient look-up, accessing reports and scheduling appointments including entering examinations in Meditech upon patient’s arrival. The Scheduler will also look up patient’s previous exams in Picture Archival and Communication Systems (PACS) and scan documents into PACS for final review as well as work with PACS administrator to resolve PACS issues concerning Ultrasound, Mammography and CT. Other duties include providing assistance to technologists during examinations, such as providing oral contrast to patients for CT exams, and providing the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, with the requisition of supplies necessary for the daily functions of Ultrasound, Mammography, and CT.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a minimum of Grade ten (10). The incumbent must have significant computer skills and software knowledge including Meditech experience. Direct patient care experience in a hospital or clinic setting is also required, along with experience in dealing with cross-cultural environments. Completion of a Medical Terminology course is an asset. 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 to the listed requirements.

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 must accompany your application for your application to be considered.
• Possession of a criminal record may not disqualify candidates from consideration. 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 with foreign post-secondary education credentials to have their credentials assessed through a recognized Canadian institution. Failure to do so may result in application rejection.