Medical Radiation Technologist - Interventional Radiology

Job Description

• Provide technical assistance in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Acquires all imaging and post processing of images
• Collaborate with member of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families in a respectful, therapeutic and professional manner
• Responsible for continuous lifelong learning and education to maintain personal competence in Interventional Procedures;

this new knowledge will also be continuously applied to improve patient care

• Coordinates daily activities to maintain an effective workflow of case load.
• Setting up and cleaning of sterile trays.
• Scrub in and assist Radiologist in sterile procedures.
• Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of procedure
• Continuous monitoring and ordering of inventory and supplies
• Help to maintain a safe and organized environment.
• Provide critical thinking and resourcefulness in instances where normal-routine practice cannot be applied, often in high stress situations
• Uses professional judgement to adapt imaging and therapeutic procedures to improve diagnostic quality and therapeutic outcome
• Be a point of contact resource for questions from non-core IR staff
• Able to work in a team setting with fellow departmental staff as well as employees in various other areas of the hospital
• Provide supervision of students assigned to Angio / Intervention

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Graduate of approved training program in Radiography
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Current procedural scrub training required
• Previous interventional radiology experience required
• Experience in sterile environment and aseptic technique
• Current BLS certification required upon hire
• Must have the knowledge, skills and judgment as identified in the CMRITO "Essential Competencies" to perform the services and procedures that fall within the scope of practice of the profession
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, manage time effectively and produce accurate results while working autonomously or as a team player
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Committed to service excellence while meeting the patient / staff needs efficiently
• In keeping with the Hospital Mission, Vision and Core values, maintains and fosters a positive role within the department and to external stakeholders
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal / written) skills
• Ability to handle stress and conflict management in a professional, effective manner
• Must be able to work well under busy conditions, handling urgent situations requiring life saving actions
• Must be physically able to do the job that involves standing for long periods of time while wearing a lead apron, lifting and intensive physical effort
• Requires the ability to remain focused, calm and tactful while coping with concurrent demands for high quality service.
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Additional Information

Hours : Monday to Sunday; Various rotating hour shifts; Days and Evenings (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Site : Multi-site (Milton & Oakville)

Salary : $ - $ per hour

Date Posted : August 29, 2024

Internal Applicants due by : September 5, 2024

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