Medical Radiation Technologist

False Creek Health Care Centre Inc; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network, is seeking a casual Medical Radiation Technologist to support radiology services in New Westminster, BC. Wage: $44.00/hr-$50.00/hr; two vacancies.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following SOPs, ensuring radiation safety, and accurate record keeping. CAMRT registration and MRT diploma are required; operating room fluoroscopy experience is a must. Apply to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) program.
• Active CAMRT registration.
• Experience with fluoroscopy in an operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure radiology equipment and auxiliary equipment function correctly and are maintained.
• Follow safe operating procedures for the equipment.
• Practice effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety techniques.
• Handle all personal information and health information per privacy laws.
• Perform QA and QC per manufacturer instructions and industry standards.
• Ensure all images are saved and filed in the medical record.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

MRT diploma

CAMRT registration

Job description

Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada’s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers’ compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.

New Westminster Surgical Centre, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is hiring a casual Medical Radiation Technologist.

Wage: $44.00/hr-$50.00/hr

Employment type: Casual

Number of vacancies: 2

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the radiology equipment and auxiliary equipment function correctly and are maintained properly.
• Follow documented safe operating procedures for the equipment.
• Practices effective radiation protection, infection control, and safety techniques as applicable.
• Handle all personal information and all personal health information according to the appropriate governing privacy legislation.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control activities according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable industry standards.
• Ensure all images are saved and filed in the appropriate medical record.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) program.
• Active registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• Must have experience with fluoroscopy in an operating room environment.

Additional Qualifications

• Recent, relevant experience as an MRT performing procedures in general diagnostic imaging and fluoroscopy.
• Demonstrated competence in radiological procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak, read and write English fluently and be understood by others with whom they are in contact
• Good organization skills and ability to assume responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with various levels of personnel in an inter-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical analysis skills.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, staff and physicians.
• Must be in good physical health and be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May be exposed to radiation (within acceptable limits).

Clearpoint Health Network Inc is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.

Clearpoint Health Network will only contact those candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate your interest in this opportunity and thank you for your application. By submitting your resume, you agree to Clearpoint Health Network sharing your information with representatives of the organization responsible for the hiring process. Clearpoint Health Network will keep your resume on file and protect your personal information in accordance with governing privacy legislation.