Radiological Technologist - General Imaging

Req ID: 163142
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: DI Radiology AVH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, The Radiological Technologist is responsible for the delivery of patient-centered care while operating radiological/accessory equipment with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative. The Radiological Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures requiring the use of ionizing radiation, applying the ALARA principle, while continuously remaining responsive to and responsible for each patient in their care. The Radiological Technologist is responsible for effective communication in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment while fostering a culture of safety in the workplace.

Multi-Site - This position is based out of Valley Regional Hospital but may be scheduled to work out of the Eastern Kings Memorial Community Health Centre and the Western Kings Memorial Health Centre.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Previous experience is an asset
• Qualification to work in more than one Diagnostic Imaging modality is an asset
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to use time effectively by organizing and prioritizing duties, while working independently and under minimal supervision
• Possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational and prioritizing skills; and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams
• Comprehension of the technical language in order to be able to review and use manuals and take part in relevant discussions
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends
• Stand by coverage may be required

Compensation and Incentives
$332.0 - $41.44 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

Preferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID-19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.