Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Multi Site, Primary Location: Ambulatory Health Hub
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I
Medical Imaging- Radiology
Permanent Full-time
28797POS

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, Evenings, Nights, On-Call, Standby, Weekends)

Salary: LX-27 ($31.53 - $39.41 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0009408

Posted Date: 2025-04-02

Closing Date: 2025-04-09

The new Ambulatory Health Hub (AHH) will be located on Stavanger Drive, St John’s East. The AHH is approximately 95,000 square feet and will house NLHS Clinic and Diagnostic Services including Medicine, Surgery, Orthopedics, Urology, Ophthalmology, Audiology, TJAC, Bariatric, Preadmission, Pain, ECG, ECHO, Xray, Ultrasound, MRI and Blood Collection. This location will also house other NLHS Services (like the new Urgent Care Centre) as well as non- NLHS services (including a coffee shop, day care centre, community pharmacy etc.). NLHS staff will be given priority for available childcare spaces. There is free parking on site with designated area for staff parking. The AHH will be opening in Fall 2025.

Job Summary
The Diagnostic Imaging Technologist I in the Diagnostic Imaging Department performs a variety of diagnostic x-ray procedures. The work involves producing diagnostic images, which are interpreted by physicians and used in medical diagnosis; setting up, processing x-ray images, and positioning patients using standard anatomical positioning techniques; assisting senior technologists and radiologists to perform a variety of procedures; operating and caring for the x-ray equipment and in the production of diagnostic images; recognizing, reporting equipment malfunctions and completing routine preventative maintenance; and performing other related work as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Constantly lifts, moves objects, repositions, pushes and pulls objects and transports patients to and from testing area, less than 10 lbs. between 10-30 lbs.
Push/pull up to medium forces. Constantly stands and walks for extended periods.
Regularly requires repetitive movements of upper extremities.
A high level of alertness and attentiveness is required when performing x-rays when patients are critically ill, infectious, unstable or compromised in order to obtain accurate images as quickly as possible, and ensure the patient's safety.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized (accredited) program in Medical Radiation Technology is required.
Current registration and member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) is required.
Demonstrated strong communication skills are required in the day-to-day interaction with patients, co-workers and technologists.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

*Effective May 1, 2025, all Medical Radiation Technologists and X - Ray Health Professionals will require registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in the appropriate discipline(s) in order to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador. The successful applicant is required to achieve registration by May 1, 2025.