Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
25 Apr, 25
Salary
36.69
Posted On
25 Jan, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Digital Imaging, Writing, Information Systems, Computer Skills, External Agencies, Image Archiving, Collaboration
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69/Hr. - CAD $45.81/Hr.
Summary:
Reporting to the Radiological Technologist Supervisor/Site Coordinator, the Radiological Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR), preparing patients for examination, operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing radiographs and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.
What You Bring:
Education, Training, and Experience
Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
Skills and Abilities
What We Offer:
1.Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols. Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
2.Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedure by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
3.Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, labels permanent records, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS and checks resultant images for technical quality. Refers problems in image quality to the supervisor. Stores digital images using appropriate equipment.
4.Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients/clients. Answers questions that may arise.
5.Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested by providing documentation of individualized patient care and recording history and clinical information. Maintains and updates records in database accordingly.
6.Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as required. Prepares tray set-up for procedures, disposes items after the procedure according to hospital policy and cleans instruments for return to Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
7.Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
8.Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
9.Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging, viewing, processing and image recording; performs quality control tests and minor adjustments and/or arranges for necessary repairs; cleans technical area and maintains supplies.
10.Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
11.Participates in the instruction of employees and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.
12.Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals
13.Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
14.Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
15.Performs other related duties as assigned
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