Patient Care Assistant - MRI

William Osler Health System; Brampton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider dedicated to diversity and patient care. As a Patient Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring patients are prepared for CT and MRI studies, providing essential support and care. This entry-level position offers a dynamic environment where you can develop your skills while working alongside a passionate team. With a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth, this role not only enhances your career but also contributes to the well-being of the community. If you're eager to make a difference in health care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience with venipuncture and medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to preparation and post-exam care of patients.
• Provide instructions and ensure patient completion of pre-screening documents.

Skills

Customer service skills

Multi-tasking ability

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Innovative and willing to learn

Education

Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program

Health sciences background

CPR certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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 patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

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

Additional Information

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings/Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

SALARY:
Minimum: $30.49 per hour
Maximum: $35.15 per hour

Internal application deadline: Friday, February 14, 2025

Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care