Patient Care Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging - Multiple Sites

William Osler Health System; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

William Osler Health System in Ontario is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the preparation and post-exam care of patients undergoing DI studies. You will handle pre-screening documents, patient instructions, and basic patient care within a fast-paced, inter-professional team.

The role requires graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent with venipuncture experience; knowledge of CT/MRI and PACS/RIS/HIS assets are welcomed; CPR is a plus, and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent.
• Health sciences background and venipuncture experience preferred.
• CPR certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of diagnostic imaging terminology and workflow is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide post-exam care for patients in DI studies.
• Support pre-screening documents and patient instructions.
• Assist with intravenous insertion where indicated and ensure patient comfort.
• Collaborate with inter-professional team to maintain safety and quality.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

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!

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for DI studies.

Accountabilities:

• Customer service
• 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

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
• Customer service skills
• 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
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Self- motivated
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Additional Information

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

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

Internal application deadline: [October 14 , 2026]

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