12 Sep
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Fraser Health
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Burnaby
12 Sep
Fraser Health
Burnaby
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour We are hiring for a Radiological Technologist. Education, Training and Experience ~ We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives.
Burnaby
Hospital is a community hospital with a bed capacity of 259 acute care beds and eight neonatal intensive care bassinettes. As a large community hospital, Burnaby Hospital provides a full range of primary and secondary acute care and a number of specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care, general and internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, level one and two obstetrics, neonatal intensive care and tertiary palliative care, adult psychiatry, ambulatory care and other outpatient clinics. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
For eligible employees, Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: ~ Four weeks of vacation to start. ~ Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan. ~We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Reporting to the Supervisor, Radiological Technology and the Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist, practices in accordance with the standards of qualified practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).
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 Radiology Information System (RIS), 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. Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals. # 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. # 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. # 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. # Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies. # Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes. # 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. # Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
# Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals. # 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. # Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel. # Education, Training and Experience Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques. Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
About Fraser Health Fraser
Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force.
Fraser
Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. #
📌 Medical Radiation Technologist (Full-time Permanent) (Burnaby)
🏢 Fraser Health
📍 Burnaby