03 Oct
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Fraser Health Authority
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New Westminster
03 Oct
Fraser Health Authority
New Westminster
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour We are hiring for a Radiological Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital. Education, Training and Experience ~ We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives.
Royal Columbian
Hospital is a provincial referral hospital(stroke/cardiac/trauma/neurosurgery) located in New Westminster, BC, with 439 acute beds, with nearly 80,000 visits annually. Services include 24/7 emergency, outpatient, ambulatory care and a range of inpatient services which are supported by a range of community services.
The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment
Project is well under way and is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital’s capacity, beds, and services by about 50 per cent. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Fraser
Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally secure manner. Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. Reporting to the Supervisor, Radiological Technology and the Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist,
practices in accordance with the standards of professional 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 the instruction of employees and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions. # 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
📌 Medical Radiation Technologist - Permanent Part-Time (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster