2500001400 - Technologist Assistant

Lakeridge Health; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Technologist Assistant to support patient care in Diagnostic Imaging Services. Responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, assisting with equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates have clinical experience, knowledge in medical terminology, and excellent communication skills. This is a temporary position with a wage range of $25.560 to $31.860 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist or similar.
• Pursuing designation with CMRITO is preferred.
• Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology and Anatomy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients for studies, answering questions.
• Insertion of intravenous access lines under supervision.
• Assisting technologists in patient transfers and positioning.

Skills

Medical Radiation Technologist experience

Knowledge in Medical Terminology

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Clinical experience or relevant education

Job description

OPSEU Technologist Assistant. Status: Temporary Full Time & Temporary Part Time. Department: CT Scan & X Ray, LHAP and LHO. Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services. Shift: 8 Hour Shifts, days/nights/weekends/evenings Schedule (Subject to Change). Location: Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering and Oshawa. Wage Schedule: $25.560 - $31.860 per hour. Posting Reference: 2500001400.

Diagnostic Imaging provides services to outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients over a wide variety of modalities which include CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, ultrasound, x-ray and mammography. Under the direction and guidance of the Radiologist, DI Manager and with direct oversight from a Technologist, the Technologist Assistant will work as part of the DI team to ensure efficient workflow and will be accountable to provide support to both the patient and the Technologist.

Qualifications

• Previous clinical experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist or internationally trained physicians and other Regulated Health Professional preferred
• Pursuing designation with the CMRITO preferred
• Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology and Anatomy (including Cross-Sectional) education and experienced with positioning
• Previous patient care and handling, ALARA, radiation safety, sterile technique and needle safety experience preferred.
• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving-skills
• Demonstrated good organizational skills, ability to organize work and set priorities
• Ability work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
• Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

Duties And Responsibilities

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

Responsibilities

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

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.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

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

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.