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Req ID: 183945Department/Program: MRI, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical GeneticsLocation: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until September 07, 2025Start Date: July 28, 2024Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation: $34.2439 - $39.9625 /hourClosing Date: July 11, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $5,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for the duration of the assignment.IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities.The OpportunityThe MRI Technologist, under the general supervision of the area supervisor and department manager, is responsible for the operation of the MRI and accessory equipment requiring minimum supervision, independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Responsibilities include performing MRI procedures for medical diagnosis, assessing requisitions, obtaining pertinent history, screening patients for MRI safety, providing patient care, monitoring patients, selecting techniques, post-processing images, maintaining an MRI safe environment, and performing clerical duties related to patient care.Hours of WorkDaytime and evening hours (75 hours biweekly). On-call after hours and weekends rotation.Your QualificationsGraduate of a recognized school of Medical Radiation Technology required with CAMRT certification in MRI.Current or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) required.Successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) Program in the last 12 months required or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required.Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and work as part of an interdisciplinary team required.Must be willing to obtain continuing education.Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.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.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr