Radiological Technologist Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre Job Abbotsford area,BC Canada,Healthcare

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Salary
: CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour

Job Summary

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are hiring for a Relief Part Time Radiological Technologist at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre.

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT.

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is a 280-bed regional hospital in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care, and provides primary, secondary, and some specialty services, including 24/7 emergency (including two critical care trauma bays and a helipad for emergency transport of critical patients), tier three maternity and neonatal intensive care services, adult psychiatry inpatient units, surgical specialties (e.g., vascular, orthopedic), nuclear medicine, a sleep lab and ambulatory care.

Abbotsford Regional Hospital also offers a range of inpatient services supported by community services (e.g., home health, public health, community mental health, etc).

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. For eligible employees, Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
87% maternity top-up.
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

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.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Radiological Technology and the Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist 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 Radiological Technologist performs diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include 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 and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.

Responsibilities

Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols. Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.

Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedure 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. Refers problems in image quality to the supervisor. 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 set-up 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…


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