Patient Care Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging - Multiple Sites

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for diagnostic imaging across multiple sites. The role focuses on preparing and caring for patients undergoing CT and MRI, with duties spanning pre-screening, venipuncture, and patient instructions.

Successful candidates will have a medical background, MRI/CT workflow knowledge, and strong communication; CPR is a plus. The position offers days/evenings/nights with flexibility in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture
• Health sciences background with preference to candidates with medical radiation technology experience
• Medical terminology
• Venipuncture experience required
• CPR certification an asset
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an asset
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)
• Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an asset
• Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an asset
• Computer knowledge
• Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving
• Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills, able to prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Demonstrate individual leadership
• Self- motivated
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies, as well as other modalities as needed.
• Accountabilities include: pre-screening document completion, venipuncture where indicated, patient instructions (waiting, gown changes), and basic patient care.
• Other duties include ensuring patient comfort, maintaining safety protocols, and collaborating within the inter-professional imaging team.

Skills

Venipuncture

Medical terminology

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent/work in team

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

Patient Care Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging - Multiple Sites

• Part-time
• Program: IMAGING
• Site: Multiple sites
• Departments: N. MRI - 0971.415700097
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Union Group: OPSEU
• Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights
• Employment Type: Casual

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies, as well as other modalities as needed.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring patient completion of pre-screening documents
• Intravenous insertion where indicated
• Providing instructions to patients such as waiting or changing into a gown
• Duties also include basic patient care
  • Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture
  • Health sciences background with preference to candidates with medical radiation technology experience
  • Medical terminology
  • Venipuncture experience required
  • CPR certification an asset
  • Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an asset
  • Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)
  • Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an asset
  • Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an asset
  • Computer knowledge
  • Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving
  • Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills, able to prioritize
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment
  • Innovative and willing to learn
  • Demonstrate individual leadership
  • Self- motivated
  • Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Hours: Currently days/eveningsincluding weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $32.11 per hour
Maximum:$37.02 per hour

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