Charge Registered Technologist (MRT) – #218-25

Brightshores Health System; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Southampton is seeking a Charge Registered Technologist to provide leadership and technical expertise in the Medical Imaging department. Responsibilities include performing diverse imaging procedures, managing staff, and ensuring quality patient care. The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years' experience and is committed to professional development and patient safety. This full-time position offers a competitive wage rate and the opportunity to join a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist.
• Knowledge of Standards of Practice and Health Professionals Act.
• Certification or eligible certification in ECG's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to Medical Imaging staff.
• Perform Medical Imaging procedures for patient diagnosis.
• Maintain and ensure equipment is in optimal working condition.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation & Imaging Technologists of Ontario in Radiology

IV Certification course or equivalent

CAMRT/OAMRS Registration

Tools

Digital Radiology equipment

Computer skills (Excel, Word)

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: CHARGE REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST (MRT)DEPARTMENT: MEDICAL IMAGINGPOSITION LOCATION: SOUTHAMPTONUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPDSTATUS: FULL-TIMEWAGE RATE: $44.66 - $56.30The Charge Technologist provides leadership, direction and technical expertise to the Medical Imaging staff. The Charge Technologist performs all the duties of a Medical Radiation Technologist in addition to providing ECG & Holter Monitor services to Emergency patients, Outpatients, and Inpatients. They are responsible for specified administrative duties, staff scheduling, maintaining equipment and ensuring that all work of assigned staff meets accuracy and reliability standards/requirements; ensuring quality patient care is provided through coordination of staffing and material resources. The Charge Technologist is responsible to provide and maintain accurate records (including QC logs, service reports, etc.) and ensuring equipment is in optimal working condition for high quality imaging and to meet the regulated requirements according to the Ministry & vendor specification. They must be knowledgeable and practice in accordance with the AC Diagnostics ISO Standards, the College of Medical Radiation Technologists, the Health Professional Acts and Hospital regulations and standards. The Charge Technologist works within their scope of professional practice to perform Medical Imaging procedures to assist in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of disease. Active participation and collaboration with peers through attendance of the Medical Imaging and Cardiology Leadership Team is required. This collaboration, including all peripheral sites and the Owen Sound site, produces a corporate standard for all function and accreditation activities. The Charge Technologist functions as a subject matter expert to staff within the MI department and promotes communication and teamwork internally and interdepartmentally.Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist
• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation & Imaging Technologists of Ontario in Radiology
• Current Professional Liability Insurance
• Working knowledge of the Standards of Practice of the College of Medical Radiation Technologists and the Health Professionals Act
• Maintain competence in all functions of the department
• Current technical experience with Digital Radiology equipment (portable and stationary)
• IV Certification course, or equivalent
• Current technical experience in CT
• Able to perform ECG’s and Holter Monitor examinations; certification or eligible for certification in ECG’s preferred
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, decision making and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability in the following competencies: initiative & self-management, problem solving and accountability
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as a team
• Positive advocate for professional body of the Medical Imaging Department
• Required to attend and participate in staff and site meetings
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and call, and ability for multi-site coverage as required Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
• Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred

• CAMRT/OAMRS Registration
• CTIC Certificate
• Basic computer skills; Excel and Word an asset
• Code White Certification and continued renewal
• Certificate in Leadership Development and ongoing skill development