Porter - Diagnostic Imaging

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Porter for its Diagnostic Imaging department. This role is vital for ensuring patient comfort and safety, as you will assist with transporting patients and maintaining a clean and organized environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a healthcare setting and possess strong communication skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and enjoy working in a dynamic team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in our mission to improve health services across Manitoba.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a healthcare setting as a patient porter.
• Ability to lift and move heavy patients.

Responsibilities

• Transporting and assisting patients in the diagnostic imaging unit.
• Ensuring rooms are stocked and equipment is in working order.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Care

English Proficiency

Independent Work

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 380224

Position Number: 20091643

Posting End Date: May 8, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - Portering

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: 05/16/2025

FTE: 0.70

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $20.398 , $21.007 , $21.638 , $22.289 , $22.957 , $23.646

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.

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Charge Technologist, Radiology, and while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital, 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.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade 12, or recognized equivalent.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move heavy patients.

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 selectthe "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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.