Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography

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Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography

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The salary range for this position is CAD $38.08 - $47.55 / hour

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

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.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography - Casual to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital located in New Westminster, B.C.

Come work with us! Joining our team offers 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 four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives 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.

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Reporting to the Supervisor and Site Coordinator, the Radiological Technologist, Interventional Angiography, 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 interventional/angiography procedures and diagnostic radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental policy and procedure observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing examination trays and patients, following aseptic technique, for specific procedures, assists Radiologist in procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

• Performs interventional and angiography procedures in accordance with established procedures by completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms and entering patient information into the radiology information system and image processing systems as required, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing images and archiving of acquired data, labelling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.
• Assists Radiologist during body and neuroangiography procedures and Interventional cases such as percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and radio frequency ablations by acting as circulation and scrub support during procedural examinations and treatments.
• Monitors patient during procedures by observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures; may be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.
• Images studies using radiography equipment and departmental information systems by checking to ensure applicable patient identification listed, collating…