Radiological Technologist Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre (ARHCC) Job Abbotsford area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Job Summary

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

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
Better health, best in health care.

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

Position Details

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

We currently have an opportunity for a Radiological Technologist at Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre.

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…