Imaging Assistant

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare’s Imaging Assistant role supports patient and procedural workflow in the Diagnostic Imaging department. You will assist technical and nursing staff, prep and discharge patients, and help maintain imaging areas and supplies throughout rotating 7.5 hour shifts.

This permanent part-time position requires a High School Diploma and hospital experience in imaging. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for coordinating with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Hospital experience in Diagnostic Imaging preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Aptitude for handling delicate and heavy equipment.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient procedural preparation and discharge.
• Monitor waiting areas and assist with patient flow in imaging.
• Escort patients to imaging modalities and procedures.
• Prepare rooms, supplies and patient records for daily work.
• Maintain cleanliness and reprocess imaging equipment as required.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Team player

MS Office

Medical terminology

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Meditech

MS Office

Job description

• FTE: Must provide availability of a 0.40 FTE
• Union Status: NON UNION
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon - Sun – Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Part-time
• Department: OT DI Admin
• Site Location: Multi-Site (Oakville, Milton, Georgetown)

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

The Imaging Assistant will support the patient and procedural workflow in the Diagnostic Imaging department throughout the day. You will participate in direct and indirect patient care related activities by assisting technical and nursing staff.

Assist in patient procedural preparation and discharge including, but not limited to:

• Monitoring the sub-waiting area and stretcher holding area for patients arriving for their procedure
• Facilitate efficient workflow in the area by ensuring patient are in queue and prepared for their imaging
• Provide instructions for exam preparation if required
• Act as a liaison with patients in sub-waiting area and keep patient informed when of procedural wait time
• Escort patients to other modalities in Diagnostic Imaging for additional procedures

Supply inventory & Work Area Preparation (Imaging Rooms, Subwaiting, Prep rooms):

• Check and ensure that there are adequate supplies in each area including linen bags, garbage bags and glove boxes, etc.
• Check procedure rooms, prep rooms, and subwaiting to ensure that necessary equipment is available.
• Ensure that phlebotomy carts in the prep rooms are stocked and organized at start of day and throughout the day
• Prepare patient record including requisitions, protocol sheets and any other procedural paperwork and correlate with technologist/sonographer working in the area
• Porter any patient records throughout the department as requested
• Complete cleaning of prep and procedural room in-between patients
• Post procedural, transport used procedure carts to soiled utility room and take apart, disinfect and prepare for next use
• Monitor, prepare and complete reprocessing cycle for transducers

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible.

• High School Diploma required
• Previous hospital experience within a Diagnostic Imaging Department
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Aptitude for working with delicate and heavy equipment
• Knowledge of Meditech is an asset
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Must be physically able to perform the required tasks involving repetitive pushing and pulling and extensive standing and walking.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick assessments to solve minor problems and establish priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also working effectively in a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Additional Information

Hours:Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $28.001 to $34.975 per hour

Date Posted:September 1, 2026

Internal Applicants Due By:September 8, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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