Medical Radiation Technologist

Vancouver Coastal Health; Bella Coola; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Medical Radiation Technologist, where you will play a crucial role in patient care. This position involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring safety and compliance with established standards. You will be part of a dedicated team at a community hospital, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment, this is an excellent chance to advance your career in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists required.
• Broad knowledge of safe work procedures with diagnostic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging procedures safely.
• Operate radiographic and computerized imaging equipment effectively.

Skills

Radiographic examinations

Communication skills

CPR techniques

Computer skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to establish workload priorities

Education

Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Computerized client care information system

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69/Hr. - CAD $45.81/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Medical Radiation Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation assistance & staff housing may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Medical Radiation Technologist to join the Medical Imaging Team at Bella Coola General Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Medical Radiation Technologist, you will:

1. Perform diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices.
2. Receive and complete requisitions, enter relevant data into the radiology information system, prepare patients for examination, operate radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing radiographs and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patients during procedures, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform radiographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.