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Capital District Health Authority
 
Published Date: 2010-03-13
Ad #: 1007183
Location: Halifax
 
Job ID: 1007183

Dept ID: General Imaging-VG

Location: Halifax Infirmary - 3rd floor

Close Date: 2010-03-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.


Responsibilities:
The Medical Radiological Technologist, under the general supervision of the area manager, is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment requiring minimum supervision, independent judgement, ingenuity and initiative. Performing over 200 radilogical procedures for the purpose of medical diagnosis which includes: assessing requisitions for appropriate examinations, views and equipment required; obtains pertinent history, selects techniques and positions patients to attain quality images; processes images, operates equipment providing radiation protection and practices sterile techniques when required; performance of clerical duties related to the handling of the customer.

Qualifications:
* Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology plus certification from CAMRT and NSAMRT
* Must maintain an ongoing interest in updating knowledge of new equipment, technologies and procedures
* A high degree of mental and visual acuity is required as well as reasonable manual dexterity
*Must have the ability to consistently perform technical procedures with a high degree of accuracy and must be able to work as a team and work alone
*Must communicate effectively with customers and colleagues and must recognize, respect and maintain patients' confidentiality.

Hours of Work:
* Short Assignment part-time (.6) position; 45 hours biweekly
* Beginning April 1,2010 until November 4, 2010

Salary: Imaging Technologist A
$24.5512 - $29.8923 hourly

Closing Statement: Thank you for your interest in this position.

This is a NSGEU Bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

We will contact you should you be selected for an interview. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Capital Health is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment that promotes our vision - Healthy people, healthy communities.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.cdha.nshealth.ca.