Technologist Assistant

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Preparing patients for studies (including answering patient questions, changing patients, reviewing preliminary patient history/screening)
o Insertion and preparation of intravenous access lines (where trained and competent) under direction of technologist/radiologist;
o Changing MRI coils, if required;
o Receive patients from transport team, conduct basic Transfer of Accountability and communicate to the DI clinical technologist team;
o Perform and Positive Patient Identification as per organizational policy;
o Assist the technologist in patient transfers and patient positioning;
o Assist in clinical documentation in RIS/PACS;
o Work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area to monitor patient queues and ensure timely flow through scanning rooms;
o Verify exam protocols and exam priorities;
o Communicate with hospital units on patient procedure preparation and notify Technologists of patient schedules;
o Review orders and supporting documents (e.g. bloodwork from HIS/Connecting Ontario) and report any concerns to the Technologist;
o In discussions with the Radiologist and Technologist, schedule patients while collaborating with the in-patient unit or Emergency Department;
o Handling of imaging equipment within scope of practice and competency;
o Answer the phones in the assigned modality area and provide appropriate responses;
o Accountablesure scan rooms are prepared for patient scan including but not limited to:
o Ensuring the room has linen supplies, patient lines, injector syringes and contrast at beginning of shift and as needed during the day;
o Review room supplies and retrieve required supplies for the room;
o Place and retrieve stores orders of supplies, if required;
o Obtain lines and sheets in areas.
o Assist Radiologists with procedures (including sterile procedures)
o Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:

o Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies
o Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
o Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures
o Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.
o Demonstrates initiative and proactive efforts to support the team


At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.