Porter - Diagnostic Imaging

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 2,893,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health is seeking a casual Porter for the Diagnostic Imaging - Portering team at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. The role involves transporting and assisting patients, attending to patient needs, and documenting information, with responsibilities including equipment cleaning and room stocking.

A current BLS certification is required. Minimum six months of hospital or healthcare experience is preferred; Grade 12 and ability to lift heavy patients are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Capable of lifting and moving heavy patients.
• Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and assisting patients in Diagnostic Imaging.
• Attend to patient needs and document information.
• Wipe down equipment and ensure maintenance is adequate.
• Stock rooms with linen and ensure oxygen tanks are available.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Confidential information handling

Lifting patients

Education

Grade 12

BLS certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 411380

Position Number: 20091638

Posting End Date: September 30, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - Portering

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 09/28/2026

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $21.473 , $22.101 , $22.751 , $23.421 , $24.109 , $24.819

Position Overview

Under the general direction supervision of the Supervisor-Diagnostic Imaging Support and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of Shared Health, the Porter - Diagnostic Imaging is responsible for: transporting and assisting patients; attending to the needs of patients; documenting appropriate information; wiping down equipment and ensuring same is in adequate working order; ensuring rooms are properly stocked with linen; ensuring the adequate supply of oxygen tanks and changing them as required; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Experience

• Minimum six (6) months experience in a hospital or recognized equivalent health care setting as a patient porter or other direct patient care position is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12 or recognized equivalent.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to interact well with other.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Ability to lift and move heavy patients.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy patients.

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.