MI - Medical Imaging Aide

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority’s West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni is seeking a Medical Imaging Aide to support the imaging team and patients, under supervision of a Medical Imaging Technologist. The role focuses on assisting with procedures, positioning patients, and ensuring comfort and safety.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality care in a multi-disciplinary setting, with a casual vacancy and on-site work at the Port Alberni site.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 and graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program.
• 1 year recent related experience required.
• Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support within the medical imaging team.
• Support patients receiving medical imaging services.
• Contribute to patient and staff safety and quality improvement.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Physically carry out duties

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BC Care Aide registry

Job description

West Coast General Hospital (WCGH) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4S1 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1500, 0730-1530, 1530-2330

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

0.00

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

0.00

Planned Start Date

Sep. 4 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Leader, or designate and under the direction of a Medical Imaging Technologist, and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary health care team, the Medical Imaging Aide provides assistance and support within the medical imaging team and to patients receiving medical imaging services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program, one (1) year recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.