Radiological Technologist - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 50,544 - 63,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation to start

Comprehensive employer paid benefits

Immediate enrollment in a pension plan

Maternity top-up

TransLink pass subsidy

Job summary

A healthcare organization seeks a full-time Radiological Technologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital. The ideal candidate will perform radiographic procedures, demonstrate safe work practices, and hold CAMRT certification. Benefits include extensive vacation, employer-paid benefits, and pension enrollment. Join a diverse workplace committed to planetary health and care.

Qualifications

• Certification with the CAMRT is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures.
• Ability to establish workload priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures.
• Complete procedures using imaging equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients.

Skills

Knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

CPR certification

Physical ability to perform the duties

Education

Certification with the CAMRT

Tools

Diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

Radiological Technologist - Surrey Memorial Hospital. Join Fraser Health Authority as a full time Radiological Technologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Salary: CAD $36.69 - $45.81 per hour.

We are hiring for a Full-Time Radiological Technologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Certification with the CAMRT is required.

Job Summary

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital as a Radiological Technologist.

Education, Training And Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT.

Responsibilities

• Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols. Works with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedures by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, labels permanent records, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS and checks resultant images for technical quality. Stores digital images using appropriate equipment.
• Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients/clients. Answers questions that may arise.
• Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested by providing documentation of individualized patient care and recording history and clinical information. Maintains and updates records in database accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as required. Prepares tray setup for procedures, disposes items after the procedure according to hospital policy and cleans instruments for return to Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
• Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
• Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
• Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging, viewing, processing and image recording; performs quality control tests and minor adjustments and/or arranges for necessary repairs; cleans technical area and maintains supplies.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
• Participates in the instruction of employees and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Training and Experience: Certification with the CAMRT.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment; ability to perform radiographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards; knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality; knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care; knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems; strong communication skills; ability to operate related equipment; ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; ability to establish workload priorities; CPR; computer skills; physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada. We value diversity, and are committed to planetary health, respect, caring and trust in our workplace. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aim to be inclusive, equitable and culturally safe.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work.

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