Registered Radiology Technologist - Casual

Starting wage: $38.80-52.91 per hour based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Radiology Technologist is responsible for providing quality diagnostic images for interpretation by a radiologist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and others in a position to understand service requirements
- Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment and answering questions
- Prepare patient for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Monitor and responds to changes in patient's physical condition, behaviours and level of consciousness
- Maintain production and quality of radiographs by following established standards and procedures, developing radiographs, observing radiographic results and making necessary adjustments
- Minimize radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices and patient shielding
- Prepare patient for 12 and 15 lead ECG's and if recognized as abnormal brings to the attention of the physician
- Apply ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Apply Holter monitoring
- Send images to HSN using PACS
- Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records
- Coordinate and book appointments
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, and calling for repairs
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipate needed supplies, place and expedite orders and verify receipt of supplies.
- Maintain protected and clean working environment

PATIENT SAFETY:

- It is recognized that the processes employed by this staff position impact upon the safety and efficacy of MHC’s patient care activities.




- All incumbents are directed to therefore utilize processes that contribute to the overall safe culture environment of our hospital.
- This is a direct responsibility of each and every staff member of this organization.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

- Use and wear equipment and protective devices that are provided
- Report to the supervisor absent or defective equipment or protective devices
- Report the existence of hazards to the supervisor
- Not remove or make ineffective any protective devices without providing an adequate temporary protective device
- Operate equipment in a safe manner
- Be familiar with procedures to be carried out in the event of a disaster (Emergency Preparedness Plans)

COMPETENCIES / BEHAVIOURAL:

- Service and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership Presence

COMPETENCIES / TECHNICAL:

- Knowledge and proficiency in quality imaging
- Knowledge and proficiency in equipment QC requirements
- Knowledge and proficiency in general radiology examinations
- Knowledge and proficiency in radiation management
- Knowledge and proficiency in infant and pediatric procedures
- Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG’s
- Knowledge and proficiency in conducting a bone mineral densitometry scan
- Proficiency in computer software applications: Microsoft Platform, Meditech DI, Meditech Order Entry, Meditech
- Community Wide Scheduler, PACS, Spacelab, Holter Monitoring Software; Policy & Procedures platform and
- Learning Management System

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications, Experience, Licensure)

Required:

- Registration with the C.M.R.T.O.
- Willing to successfully complete a recognized course in Electrocardiology
- Previous experience in a hospital setting

Preferred:

- Registration with the O.A.M.R.S. and C.M.R.T.
- Previous experience with E.C.G.’s, Holter Monitors, AGFA PACS system and Bone Mineral Densitometry

MHC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA2-S persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

MH

📌 Registered Radiology Technologist (Canada)
🏢 Manitoulin Health Centre
📍 Canada