Porter - Diagnostic Imaging - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is seeking a patient porter for the Diagnostic Imaging - Portering unit. The role is in person with a 0.70 FTE, and hours are 7.75 daily. ASAP start is anticipated, working in Shared Health facilities in Manitoba.

Minimum six months in a hospital or equivalent health care setting preferred, Grade 12 with BLS required, and English literacy essential for patient interaction and documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient transport within the hospital environment.
• Handle movement of patients and equipment in diagnostic imaging areas.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality during patient handling.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Grade 12

BLS certification

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Diagnostic Imaging - Portering

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 0.70

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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.

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.

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.

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.