Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Sites

William-Osler-Health-System-8; Brampton; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

William Osler Health System is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support CT and MRI procedures across all three Osler sites. The role involves pre-screening, IV insertion, patient instruction, and basic care in a fast-paced, inter-professional team environment.

The position is part-time with days/evenings/nights shifts and requires a healthcare background with venipuncture experience. Osler emphasizes service, compassion and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent including venipuncture.
• Venipuncture experience required; knowledge of MRI/CT is an asset.
• Strong communication, teamwork and ability to prioritize in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of pre-screening documents for patients.
• Perform intravenous insertion where indicated.
• Provide patients with instructions such as waiting or changing into a gown.
• Provide basic patient care as part of the CT/MRI workflow.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Team player

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Self-motivated

Education

Medical laboratory assistant program

Venipuncture training/experience

Tools

PACS

RIS

HIS

Job description

• Departments: N. Computed Tomography - 0971.415202297
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Union Group: OPSEU
• Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights
• Employment Type: Part Time

Company 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.

Job Description

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. The Patient Care Assistant role is corporate, supporting all three Osler sites.

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

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
• 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/eveningsincluding weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

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

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 [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.