Position Summary
We have a Casual opportunity for an Imaging Assistant to join our team at Kelowna General Hospital in Kelowna B.C.!
This is a casual position. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and that days of work and shift times may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.
Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.
What We Offer:
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities.
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages
• Relocation Allowance
About the job:
Transporting assigned patients to and from the department using mechanical aids such as wheelchairs and/or stretchers; assisting patients to undress/dress as required.
Prepares procedure rooms and other related areas by performing duties.
Performs clerical functions such as answering telephone; making appointments.
In accordance with established procedures performs daily Meditech exam audits (ordered, taken, signed); investigates problems; makes corrections; and notifies appropriate staff as required.
Maintains supplies/inventory on designated unit.
Delivers/picks up items such as equipment, supplies, and specimens, to and from various areas of the hospital as directed.
Submits routine maintenance requests for department equipment such as wheelchairs, stretchers etc. in accordance with established procedures.
Participates in continuous quality improvement activities by performing duties such as providing input/feedback to Manager (or designate) on work procedures and opportunities for process improvement.
Assists with orienting new staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
About the community
Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, the thriving city of Kelowna is situated on the eastern shores of Lake Okanagan in the south-central region of British Columbia. It is the largest city in the area and boasts all the amenities of a major centre including fine dining, unique shops and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Wine tours, golfing, skiing, boating, swimming, and camping are among the many recreational activities enjoyed by residents here in the Okanagan Valley.
Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!
Qualifications
Grade 10 plus two years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Comments
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First Nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.