Radiological Technologist,CT/General Procedures Hospital Job Burnaby area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24 - $54.01 / hour

Job Summary

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

We are hiring for a Part Time Radiological Technologist, CT/General Procedures at Burnaby Hospital
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Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT. Completion of an advanced specialty program in Computed Tomography and one (1) year recent, related experience including supervisory experience and experience in radiology procedures or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

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.

Burnaby Hospital is a community hospital with a bed capacity of 259 acute care beds and eight neonatal intensive care bassinettes. As a large community hospital, Burnaby Hospital provides a full range of primary and secondary acute care and a number of specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care, general and internal medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, level one and two obstetrics, neonatal intensive care and tertiary palliative care, adult psychiatry, ambulatory care and other outpatient clinics.

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:

Four weeks of vacation to start.
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
87% maternity top-up.
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the designated supervisor, the Radiological Technologist, CT/General Procedures 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 both CT scan and radiographic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedures, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system(s), preparing for examinations including preparing patients and setting up trays if applicable for specific procedures, and operating computerized tomography and radiographic equipment. Other duties include processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, and monitoring equipment performance.

Responsibilities

Performs examinations in CT in accordance with established procedures by methods such as completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, ensuring applicable patient identification is used, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating computerized tomography imaging equipment, labeling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.

Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as 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.

Performs radiography exams using radiography equipment and departmental information systems by methods such as checking to ensure applicable patient identification listed, collating images with requisitions, and requesting previous studies.

Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by methods such as checking that information on requisitions meets departmental standards and arranging departmental and/or facility porters.

Performs quality control duties such as scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended Diagnostic Accreditation Program requirements and manufacturers' guidelines, recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair.…

Radiological Technologist, CT​/General Procedures Hospital

Radiological Technologist, CT/General Procedures Hospital