CT Technologist - General Duty - Child Health

Requisition ID: 359185

Position Number: 20063576

Posting End Date: May 20, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Pediatric CT Scanner

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 06/28/2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $35.267, $36.736, $38.278, $39.972, $41.858, $43.839

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 Diagnostic Imaging Manager - Child Health (or designate) and/or Section Head - Diagnostic Imaging - Child Health, the incumbent:

1. Performs and assists radiologists and other physicians in the performance of routine/non-routine radiological procedures such as General Duty, Mobile, Fluoroscopy, OR and more complex procedures incorporating all CT scans, Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventional procedures.
2. Assists and/or relieves the Charge Technologist as required.

Experience

• Minimum one-year recent experience as a General Duty X-Ray Technologist, preferably in pediatrics with previous experience in CT and special procedures.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Imaging Technology.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists certification exam (CAMRT).
• Successful completion of CAMRT’s Course 1 of the CT Imaging course series, preferred. Commitment to enroll and successfully complete Courses 1 (if not completed), 2 & 3 within three years from date of hire, is required.
• Must have the ability to start and establish IVs or commit to acquiring this skill through on the job training in conjunction with formal courses (e.g. IV Medication Administration or Vascular Access for Health Care Professionals at Red River Community College).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and the Manitoba Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (MAMRT) upon hire and must become a registered member within three months of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated competence in a wide range of CT and radiology procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel, both internally and externally, and within an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and relate well with clients and their families.
• Must have a good command of English, both orally and in writing.
• Must have knowledge of the emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and apply this knowledge toward alleviating the trauma of undergoing diagnostic imaging procedures for both the client and family.
• Must be able to promote a pediatric patient oriented and personalized environment.
• Must possess the ability to demonstrate compassion to all clients/family/support persons, and recognize and calm those with high degree of anxiety.
• Must have the ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Must be able to function as an independent, self-directed professional.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical analysis skills.
• Must have the ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply procedures, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing technology and needs of others.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must be able to lift and position clients, some of whom are in a state of unconsciousness.
• May be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits).
• May be exposed to extreme client injuries.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

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 select the "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. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.