Job Description

Requisition ID: 363874Position Number: 20065949Posting End Date: August 6, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health - Health Sciences CentreDepartment / Unit: MRI - Child HealthJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: 08/19/2024FTE: 0.70Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as requiredWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $42.467, $43.743, $45.052, $46.407, $47.799, $49.239Shared 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 OverviewUnder the general direction of the Manager Adult Radiology or Charge Technologist, the incumbent is responsible for:

• Performs safe, effective, high quality MRI procedures in collaboration with radiologists/physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in clinical instruction, guidance and evaluation of students.

Experience

• Recent pediatric MRI experience preferred.
• Proficiency in IV starts on pediatric clients preferred.
• Previous experience in MRI research an asset.
• Proficient with software programs including the RIS 7 PACS system and applications including Word processing, spreadsheets and databases preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) recognized MRI program.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Imaging Technology Program, eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) and registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) within three months of hire.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the CAMRT.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with clients and families.
• Knowledge of the emotional and psychosocial needs of children in hospitals and ability to apply the knowledge toward alleviating the trauma of undergoing medical imaging procedures for the client and family.
• Ability to promote a pediatric client oriented and personalized environment.
• Ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment, including the ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to respond to concurrent demands.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to function as an independent, self-directed professional and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical analysis skills.
• 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

• Close proximity to very strong magnetic fields, changing magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves. Electronic implants, prostheses and ferromagnetic implants may not be compatible with this working environment.
• Ability to stand and move about for extended periods of time.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Ability to lift and position clients, who may be large, heavy and/or in a state of unconsciousness.
• Occasionally required to work extended hours.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, equipment noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.

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.

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