Radiological Technologist 1, General Procedures

Vancouver Coastal Health; Powell River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as a Radiological Technologist! This role offers the chance to perform vital diagnostic imaging procedures in a supportive team environment. You'll play a key role in patient care, ensuring safety and compliance with standards while utilizing advanced imaging technologies. With a commitment to professional growth and wellness, this position provides a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for training and development. Be part of an inclusive workplace that values diversity and supports your career journey in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Certification with CAMRT is required.
• Knowledge of safe work procedures with imaging equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures while ensuring patient safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of examination rooms.

Skills

Diagnostic Radiography

Medical Imaging Procedures

Communication Skills

CPR Techniques

Independent Work

Team Collaboration

Education

Certification with CAMRT

Tools

Radiology Information System (RIS)

PACS

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69/Hr. - CAD $45.81/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Radiological Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Radiological Technologist to join the General Radiology team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Radiological Technologist you will:

• Perform diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices.
• Perform duties including:
  • receiving and completing requisitions.
  • entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS).
  • preparing patients for examination.
  • operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing radiographs and archiving of acquired data.
  • monitoring patient during procedures.
  • monitoring equipment performance.
  • maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform radiographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.