Technical Assistant, DI
About the role
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.
Job Segment: Data Entry, Radiology, Clerical, Administrative, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Technical Assistant, DI
About the role
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.
Job Segment: Data Entry, Radiology, Clerical, Administrative, Healthcare
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations