Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Trillium Health Partners is seeking a Diagnostic Imaging Assistant to support data collection, imaging flow, and patient access across multiple sites. The role requires accurate data reporting, cross-functional collaboration, and after-hours support within a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, high accuracy, and teamwork, with a flexible schedule across days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Prior imaging or EPIC experience is an asset; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of clerical / senior clerk training program or equivalent education and experience in a health career environment.
• Health related undergraduate degree an asset
• Previous experience in Diagnostic Imaging / Program setting an asset
• High accuracy typing skills with proficient computer software including Meditech, MSM bookings, Word & Excel and SCM.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a high stress environment.
• Proven ability to multitask and adapt to workload changes.
• Experience using EPIC is an asset
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professionalism and initiative with minimal supervision.
• Patient care focus to deliver quality outcomes.
• Excellent attendance records.

Responsibilities

• Accurate collection and reporting of data to Diagnostic Imaging and the Emergency Department through EPIC, SECTRA pacs and SCM in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the administration & flow of diagnostic imaging studies for Emergency Patients and provide after-hours support to the entire hospital.
• Facilitating outpatient appointments within the Radiology department and other stakeholders as required.
• Supporting timely access to patient screening/reports and diagnostic tests along the care path.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy, and ensure release of information is in accordance with policy.
• Collection of metrics information for quality / wait time purposes.
• Arrange patient transfers both internally and externally
• Provide communication and collaborate with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mitigate patient concerns stemming from imaging-related issues and communicate delays to staff and physicians.
• Identify critical cases and independently allocate appropriate resources and staffing (on-call teams)
• Communicate and document verbal reports from Radiologists to MRP and health care team, including escalating critical results.
• Access relevant patient records including previous imaging and bloodwork as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Radiologists and ER physicians.

Skills

Data coordination

Multitasking

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical awareness

High accuracy typing

Problem solving

Professionalism

Attendance

Data/reporting

Education

Clerical / senior clerk training

Health-related undergraduate degree

Tools

Meditech

MSM bookings

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SCM

EPIC

Job description

Job Description

Position: Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Department: Diagnostic Imaging Program

Posting ID: 7647

Status: Temporary Part-Time (x1)

Role Level: PG 04 ($26.99 to $33.75)

Hours of Work/Shifts: All Shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights, & Weekends); 8 hour shifts

Site: Mississauga Hospital (Must be able to work at all three sites as assigned. The Hospital retains the right to change assigned work location to any other THP site either permanently or temporarily based on operational needs. As part of our commitment to flexibility and growth, you may be required to cross-train in at least one other modality to support operational needs across THP)

Posted: October 7, 2026

Internal Deadline: October 14, 2026

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 , we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

• The location of any vacancy/position may be changed or reassigned as per operational needs

Position Summary

• Accurate collection and reporting of data to Diagnostic Imaging and the Emergency Department through EPIC,SECTRA pacs and SCM in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the administration & flow of diagnostic imaging studies for Emergency Patients and provide after-hours support to the entire hospital.
• Facilitating outpatient appointments within the Radiology department and other stakeholders as required.
• Supporting timely access to patient screening/reports and diagnostic tests along the care path.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy, and ensure release of information is in accordance with policy.
• Collection of metrics information for quality / wait time purposes.
• Arrange patient transfers both internally and externally
• Provide communication and collaborate with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mitigate patient concerns stemming from imaging-related issues and communicate delay in exam performance, technical issues and/or reporting delays to staff and physicians.
• Identify critical cases and independently allocate appropriate resources and staffing (on-call teams)
• Communicate and document verbal reports from Radiologists to MRP and health care team, including escalating critical results when required.
• Access relevant and appropriate patient records including previous imaging and bloodwork as required
• Other duties as assigned by the Radiologists and ER physicians.

Key Qualifications

• Completion of clerical / senior clerk training program or equivalent education and experience in a health career environment.
• Health related undergraduate degree an asset
• Previous experience in Diagnostic Imaging / Program setting an asset
• High accuracy typing skills combined with proficient computer software skills including Meditech, MSM bookings, Microsoft word & Excel and SCM
• Proven ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a high stress environment
• Previous experience using EPIC is considered an asset
• Proven ability to multitask and able to adapt readily to changes in workload demands.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem solving skills when dealing with patients, physicians, hospital staff and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time management skills ensuring compliance with diagnostic imaging policy and procedures.
• High degree of professionalism and competency to function in a position requiring initiative and the ability to prioritize duties of the position with limited to no supervision.
• Patient care focused to deliver the highest quality of care to patients and families.
• Excellent attendance records required.

Trillium Health Partners' (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that are members of marginalized groups on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

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