Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Radiology Technologist 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 department.

Reporting to the Regional Director, Diagnostic Services and the Health Service Administrator, organizes and performs x-ray examinations, ensures consistent quality of radiographs and performs related patient preparation.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: 09:00 to 16:30, Rotating

Houston Health Centre prides itself on providing individualized, friendly service. The small family-like setting is a great place to work and provides many challenges and learning opportunities due to the variety of experiences available, including:
• Urgent care
• 4 Long-term care beds and 2 Respite beds
• Outpatient services
• Radiology
• Laboratory
• Public Health
• Community care
• Mental Health and Addictions
• Physiotherapy
• Child and Infant Development programs
• Women’s Health clinic
• Visiting Pediatric and Gynecology specialists

Houston Here nestled in the Bulkley Valley of northwest British Columbia, you will find friendly, small-town hospitality. Houston is one of the most affordable places to live in the province and is a progressive, family-orientated community. Houston is known as the world’s Steelhead fishing capital, and is proud to be the home to Canada’s largest fly rod. The main industries in Houston are forestry and tourism. Population of about 3,600 local residents with 2,000 additional residents in the surrounding area and there are two elementary schools, one secondary school as well as a K-12 Christian School. Post-secondary education is offered at the Northwest Community College campus in Houston. Check out Houston where the people are friendly and the wilderness beckons.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved radiology technology program and registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiological Technologists.

Skills and Abilities:
• Experience in all type of general radiography and advanced procedures preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with patients, departmental, medical and nursing staff and outside agencies.
• Organizational skills. Ability to keep abreast of technological developments in the field to ensure high standards for patient care.
• Demonstrated physical health for frequent standing, reaching, lifting and bending. Exposure to radiation and infectious materials.

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.

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