Medical Radiography Technologist

Position Summary
** Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Radiological Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Radiology department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, working under general supervision and practicing in accordance with the standards of professional practice and the vision and values of Northern Health, performs radiographic/fluoroscopic and related duties working in conjunction with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00. On call is required and shared.

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $36.69 - $45.81/hour

Fort Nelson General Hospital is a nine acute bed hospital with seven long-term care beds. Services include laboratory, medical imaging, community counselling, basic obstetrics, and minor surgery. Visiting specialists in obstetrics, pediatrics, massage therapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy is also available.

Fort Nelson is located in the northernmost region of the Rocky Mountains and has a family and recreation-oriented community of 3,366 (2021) people. The country around Fort Nelson is vast and has an abundance of rivers, mountains, hot springs, and wildlife viewing for the adventure seeker.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

1. Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
2. Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
3. Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.
4. Employee referral program.
5. Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
6. Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC.
7. "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

1. Graduate of an accredited medical radiography program.
2. Current certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and eligible for membership with the BC Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (BCAMRT) and/or CAMRT.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
2. Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
3. Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and the members of the interdisciplinary team using oral, written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
4. Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
5. Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities.
6. Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking.
7. Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
8. Equipment: Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools.
9. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.