Technical Assistant, DI

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare institution in Halifax is seeking a Technical Assistant to support patient imaging exams and assist diagnostic imaging technologists. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, exceptional communication skills, and experience in a healthcare setting. This role offers opportunities for personal growth within a collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care.

Benefits

Enhanced benefits

Wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful completion of High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Computer proficiency including email, internet and ability to work within Microsoft Office required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient imaging exams by ensuring patient preparation.
• Assist diagnostic imaging technologists and radiologists.
• Interact with patients and families in a collaborative manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

MEDITECH Magic

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 207848

Department/Program: Diagnostic Radiology , Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics

Location: Halifax

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:ASAP

Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation: $ 23.0743 - $ 26.6969 /hour

Closing Date: August 18, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging, the technical assistant is responsible for supporting patient imaging exams by ensuring patient preparation and assisting diagnostic imaging technologists, radiologists and clerical personnel in the day-to-day operations in diagnostic imaging. The TA will exhibit judgement and initiative while working independently within the framework of diagnostic imaging.

The technical assistant interacts with patients, families, team members, radiologists, referring clinicians, students, and partners in a respectful and collaborative manner in keeping with principles of family centered care, and Health Centre standards to meet the needs of our patients and their families.

Hours of Work

7.5 hours weekday shifts with variable schedule between 0730 and 1700

Your Qualifications

• Successful completion of High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Previous experience with MEDITECH Magic modules applicable to Diagnostic Imaging preferred (e.g. Radiology (RAD); centre-wide scheduling (CWS); admissions (ADM).).
• Computer proficiency including email, internet and ability to work within Microsoft Office required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated communication, both verbal and written, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential patient information.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service in the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated planning, organizing, prioritizing and time management skills.
• Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attendance
• Demonstrated understanding of medical and radiology terminology an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset.
  
  

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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