Address: 11 Lakeside Terrace LL01, Barrie, ON L4M 0H9
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Number of Positions: 2
Hours per week – 40
Salary: $36.00/hour CAD
Benefits: Company Matching RSP
Georgian Imaging Incorporated is looking for an Xray Technologist to provide patient care while performing diagnostic imaging exams for GRC clients.
Main roles
· Perform Xray imaging examinations
· Adhere to GRC Infection Control Policies
· Collaborate with radiologists, transcriptionists, and PACs admins
Responsibilities
· Perform XRay Examinations:
· Actively participate in AIDET for all visitors to our office
· Confirm correct patient information by reviewing name, date of birth, and exam requested
· Confirm requisitions have doctor’s name/ signature/stamp
· Obtain clinical history from patient, requisition and prior studies
· Review prior studies and reports
· Obtain images as per GRC policy based on study performed using appropriate shielding and confirm female patients are not pregnant
· Ensure images are of good quality using the ALARA Principle
· Ensure lateral and AP images are cleared by MD/Radiologist before proceeding with Trauma C-Spine cases
· Ensure Pediatric chests are positioned safely and appropriately and have parents/caregivers appropriately shielded with lead aprons as required
· Accurately use Left and Right markers on exams as necessary
· Ensure stat/urgent cases are marked appropriately
· Set cases to radiologist worklist for reporting when ready
· Ensure accurate billing before completing case
Adhere to GRC Infection Control Policies:
· Clean, disinfect and maintain scan rooms and equipment as per Infection Control requirements
· Complete biweekly XRay task list and send completed form to the G drive to comply with record keeping protocols
· Perform hand hygiene
· Order and unpack clinic supplies as required
Collaborate with Radiologists, Transcriptionists, and PACs Admins:
- Review and address radiologist and transcriptionist rejections and put case back on radiologist worklist as required
- Review Velox dashboard to ensure all cases are complete including reviewing unlinked images
- Respond to requests made by radiologists, transcriptionists and PACS admins
- Complete and provide Preliminary Report when necessary
Other:
- Participate in continuing education courses
- Participate in biannual staff meetings
- Complete assigned documents and training courses through Citation Canada
- Review P&P; manuals as required
- Review notifications from supervisor and management
- Perform daily dark calibration for each detector
- Inform supervisor of equipment failures and/or concerns
- Document equipment failures on Equipment Failure list
- Perform lead apron testing twice a year
- Empty laundry and stock gowns
- Change collimator bulbs when necessary
- Ensure battery to xray detectors are charged daily
- Follow study protocols and forward images to study group
- Remain in good standing with CMRITO and have Personal Liability Insurance through CAMRT/OAMRS or equivalent
KPIs
- Patient complaints/compliments
- Imaging quality and accuracy
Qualifications: · Must be registered with CMRITO
· Highly motivated self-starter, results-driven and teamwork oriented
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal
· Detail oriented, organized and have good follow-up skills