Diagnostic Imaging Information Systems (DIIS) Technologist

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Company : IWK Health

Req ID: 228238 
Department/Program: PACS, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics 
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)
 Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $37.7451 - $51.3048 /hour
Closing Date: 3-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

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. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.
The Opportunity

The Diagnostic Imaging Information Systems (DIIS) Technologist is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation, optimization, maintenance, and ongoing operation of diagnostic imaging information systems, with a primary focus on the Emergency Department Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) pilot program within the IWK. Working under the guidance of the DIIS Team Lead, the Technologist serves as a key liaison between clinical users, Information Technology, vendors, and provincial partners to ensure imaging systems are reliable, integrated, and aligned with organizational and provincial standards.

 
The role provides application expertise, technical coordination, and operational support for diagnostic imaging systems, including issue resolution, change management, user education, equipment integration, quality assurance, and system optimization. The coordinator supports the implementation of new technologies and workflows, monitors system performance and compliance, develops user resources and documentation, and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. Through collaboration with clinical, operational, and technical partners, the coordinator helps ensure diagnostic imaging information systems effectively support high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care while maintaining provincial standards and best practices.

Hours of Work

7.5-hour shifts Monday to Friday, and rotational standby/callback.

Your Qualifications

Bachelor of Health Sciences in a Diagnostic Imaging discipline.

Current certification with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT).

Current licensure with Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.

Minimum three (3) years working in a medical imaging position in Diagnostic Imaging with experience working in AGFA PACS environment required.

Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Enterprise Imaging and understanding of Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiology workflow.

Experience with NS Provincial PACS and Nuance PowerScribe are required.

Experience with Meditech Magic and Philips IntelliSpace Cardiovascular an asset.

Experience with HL7, networking principles and active directory concepts an asset.

Ability to teach in adult learning environment.

Extensive knowledge of DI operating policies and procedures and how DI activities interrelate with other health care disciplines and organizational services required.

Excellent computer and server skills. Knowledge of Windows and Unix-based systems and applications.

Knowledge of how similar departments may operate differently in health care facilities of varying size and focus is an asset.

Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills required to tactically and tactfully troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.

Advanced working knowledge of other computer applications, such as: MS Office essentials, including MS Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel, and other Diagnostic Imaging and healthcare related applications an asset.

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.

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