22 Oct
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Fraser Health Authority
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Chilliwack
22 Oct
Fraser Health Authority
Chilliwack
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour
Job Summary
Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?
We are hiring for a Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography/General Procedures.
Education, Training and Experience
Certification with the CAMRT. Successful completion of CAMRT Mammography 1 or equivalent. One year's recent, related experience in Mammography procedures and recent, related experience performing general radiographic procedures.
We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.
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.
Detailed Overview
Reporting to the Supervisor, Mammography/Bone Densitometry and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography/General Procedures, 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 routine screening mammography, diagnostic radiography/fluoroscopy and other medical imaging procedures/techniques; observes safe radiation protection procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS),
preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.
Responsibilities
1. Performs general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic and screening mammography 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, 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. Prepares program participants for screening mammography by explaining procedure and giving directions for participation. Answers any related questions that may arise.
5. Assists program participants with completion of questionnaire by explaining program requirements and ensuring the questionnaire is completed prior to the participant leaving the centre.
6.
Promotes education in the area of breast cancer and risk factors, to increase participant adherence to screening mammography and breast self-examination guidelines.
7. Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested by providing documentation of individualized patient care.
8. 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 of items after the procedure according to hospital policy and prepares instruments for return to Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
9. Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
10. Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
11. Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging, viewing, processing and image recording; performs quality control tests; makes minor adjustments and/or arranges for necessary repairs; cleans technical area and maintains supplies.
12. Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the Radiology and Hospital Information System as required.
13. Participates in the instruction and orientation of new employees and/or students, such as medical residents and technologists, by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.
14. Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
15. Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care profess
📌 Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography/General Procedures (Chilliwack)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Chilliwack