Technical Assistant, DI
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Job Summary
Company :IWK Health
Req ID: 224076
Department/Program: Diagnostic Ultrasound Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 1position(s)
Start Date:
Union Status:NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.0743 - $27.3643/hour
Closing Date:(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 others 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 Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki 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.
If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
