Radiological Technologist

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision : Better health, best in health care.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Casual - Radiological Technologist to join our team at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, B.C. Join us to deliver prompt and professional service.

Detailed Overview

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. The Radiological Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic / fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures / techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs all general duty radiographic / fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols. Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedure by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• 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.
• Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients / clients. Answers questions that may arise.
• 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 contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as required. 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT.

Skills And Abilities

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive 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 safe manner.

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