Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24 - $54.01 / hour

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Radiation Technologist, CT at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Education, Training and Experience

- Certification with the CAMRT. Completion of an advanced specialty program in Computed Tomography and one (1) year recent, related experience including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

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.

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.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:





- Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
- Comprehensive 100% employer paid advantages.
- Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
- 87% maternity top-up.
- 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

Come work with us

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the designated Supervisor, the Radiation Technologist, CT, 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 technologist performs examinations in CT in accordance with departmental policy and procedures, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system(s), including preparing patients and setting up trays if applicable for specific procedures, and operating computerized imaging equipment. Other duties include processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, and monitoring equipment performance.

Responsibilities

1. Performs examinations in CT in accordance with established procedures by methods such as completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms,



correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, ensuring applicable patient identification is used, positioning patients and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating computerized imaging equipment, labeling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed. Ensures images collate with requisitions and requests previous studies.
2. Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures; may be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.
3. Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by methods such as checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards and, arranging departmental and/or facility porters.
4. Performs quality control duties such as scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with Diagnostic Accreditation Program requirements and recommended manufacturers' guidelines, recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair. Notifies Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate action.
5. Maintains designated work area by methods such as checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays for specific procedures, receiving and stocking supplies in designated area, identifying depleted items and notifying Supervisor of purchases as required.
6. Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including me

📌 Radiation Technologist, CT (New Westminster)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 New Westminster