Supervisor, Radiological Technology - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; New Westminster; Vor Ort; CAD 93.000 - 117.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits

Pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Zusammenfassung

Fraser Health Authority in New Westminster, BC, invites applications for a Supervisor, Radiological Technology within Medical Imaging. Reporting to the Site Coordinator, you will supervise shift activities and ensure high-quality imaging services in a patient- and family-centered care model.

The role requires CAMRT certification, 2+ years in medical imaging with 1 year in leadership, plus strong knowledge of imaging modalities, PACS, and hospital information systems.

Qualifikationen

• Current CAMRT certification.
• Minimum 2 years related experience including 1 year supervisory/leadership experience.

Aufgaben

• Supervises and coordinates technical and staffing activities for assigned area.
• Performs radiographic duties and operates imaging equipment following standards.
• Maintains patient records and supports quality assurance activities.
• Leads performance management and staff training.

Kenntnisse

CAMRT Certification

Leadership

Team supervision

Radiology equipment

PACS

RIS

Staff coaching

Ausbildung

CAMRT Certification

Tools

PACS

RIS

Jobbeschreibung

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.89 - $56.07 / hour

Job Summary

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Supervisor, Radiological Technology practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Supervisor works in a team based environment and is responsible for the supervision and coordination of shift activities. Oversees the quality of technical work performed, participates in the instruction of staff and students by instructing in the use of radiology techniques and assessing performance. Performs radiographic duties in Medical Imaging as well as other areas such as Emergency, Operating Room, patient units and the morgue.

Responsibilities

1. Supervises and coordinates the technical and staffing activities for assigned area by performing duties such as coordinating work assignments, setting priorities, providing technical guidance/advice, assisting with troubleshooting of equipment, facilitating workplace solutions with other personnel and consulting with the medical staff and other technical team members as required to ensure services are performed in an effective, efficient and cost effective manner.
2. Performs technical work such as positioning patients, explaining procedures, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, and operating imaging equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and responds to emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures. Assists Radiologist with fluoroscopic procedures and prepares contrast for radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures.
3. Responds to inquiries from other clinical areas regarding patient examinations and schedules and refers other concerns to appropriate supervisor as required.
4. Facilitates rearrangement of assignments to provide coverage in cases of unplanned staff shortages/absences, calling in relief staff as appropriate and identifying overtime requirements for approval in accordance with established overtime policies.
5. Participates in performance management of team members to promote quality work performance. Provides input regarding technical competence and additional training requirements. Documents performance problems, which may lead to discipline for management's attention and follow-up.
6. 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.
7. Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the radiology and hospital information systems as required.
8. Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
9. Maintains designated work area by checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays for specific procedures, receiving and stocking supplies in designated area, identifying depleted items and notifying Supervisor of purchases as required.
10. Maintains equipment by monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required.
11. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Current Certification with the CAMRT.

A minimum of two (2) recent, related experience, including one (1) year supervisory and leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Medical Imaging theory and practice within a client and family centered care model.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT.
• Knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with radiology equipment.
• Knowledge of hospital and Radiology Information Systems.
• Knowledge of PACS i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader, motivator, facilitator, and team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence based practice.
• Broad knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and implement new projects.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to area of specialty and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• 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, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.