Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Medical Imaging Diagnostic Services department.

Reporting to the Regional Director of Diagnostic Services, this position will be responsible for administering and maintaining quality assurance initiatives across Medical Imaging. The Quality Lead works in a team approach to achieve excellence in quality measurement and evaluation for all radiology modalities including working with radiologist workflows. This includes monitoring and auditing compliance with regulations and accreditation standards, specifically fulfilling the requirements of the Diagnostic Accreditation Program. The Quality Lead will conduct internal audits of quality control and compliance and lead QA initiatives as directed by accrediting bodies and the health authority.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:00 to 16:00 (Rotating)

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited diploma program in Medical Radiation Technology, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, or a B.Sc. in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent.
• Five (5) recent related experience including one (1) in a supervisory or teaching capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or CARDUP, or ARDMS or other professional registration body.
• Successful completion of approved supervisory and qualify control/quality assurance courses or an equivalent combination of training, and experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations related to Medical Imaging and specifically the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) standards
• Eligible for a valid Class V BC driver’s license.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrates expert technical knowledge of quality assurance practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of project management, and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrates the skills required to implement effective change, while working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize work, establish priorities, and assess risk.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem solve and make effective decisions.
• Ability to integrate best practice knowledge to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others, individually and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of administrative structure and function of Medical Imaging departments of varying size.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computerized systems relating to Medical Imaging and current software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Regional Position, employee can reside in any NH community.

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.