General Duty Radiology Technologist - MRT (St Boniface site)

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health in Manitoba seeks a General Duty Radiology Technologist - MRT to assist radiologists, perform diagnostic duties within scope, and provide patient care. You may train and orient technologists, participate in student instruction, and support bone mineral density imaging, as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires CAMRT certification, good communication, and the ability to start IVs or complete IV Certification within 3 months. Flexibility for extended hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Imaging Technology.
• Must have CAMRT certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist radiologists with diagnostic procedures.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Train and orient technologists; participate in student instruction.
• Perform Bone Mineral Density imaging when assigned.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

IV start capability

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Imaging Technology

CAMRT certification

Job description

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.

$39.382 , $41.202 , $43.090 , $45.109 , $47.216 , $49.407

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the SENIOR/CHARGE TECHNOLOGIST, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of Shared Health the General Duty Radiology Technologist - MRT performs assigned Diagnostic duties in accordance with their scope of training and experience. The General Duty Radiology Technologist - MRT assist radiologist in performance of radiologic procedures, assist with training and orientation of technologist, participates in instructing students, provides direct patient care, administrative and operational support functions required as part of the multi-disciplinary team approach of service delivery. MRT's perform Bone Mineral Density imaging as well as other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Patient care experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Imaging Technology.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists certification exam (CAMRT).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be a member of CAMRT-MB and CAMRT in good standing.

Qualifications And Skills

• Must have the ability to start and establish IVs or commit to successfully completing the departmental Intravenous Certification Program within 3 months from the date of hire (site specific).
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position and be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must be able to lift and position clients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness.
• May be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits).
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• Must be able to push/pull portable equipment in a safe manner.
• May be required to work with provincial safety and health officer or other employees in the continuous development of safe work practices/place.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.

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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.