Radiological Technologist, CT​/General Procedures General Hospital

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

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are hiring for a Radiological Technologist, CT/General Procedures at Chilliwack General Hospital.

• 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.

• General X-ray position with relief work in CT is required. Successful applicant will be expected to perform full duties in X-ray and CT. X-ray/CT qualified applicants will be considered first. If no qualified applicants, a training opportunity may be considered.

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 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.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive 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.

Joining our team offers you 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.

Chilliwack General Hospital is a University of British Columbia affiliated community hospital, whose role is to provide primary, core secondary, and some specialty services. It has 169 acute care beds offering a range of primary, secondary and specialty services which include 24/7 emergency and acute care, general and internal medicine, cardiac care, obstetrics, general surgery and certain surgical subspecialties, inpatient and outpatient care.

Chilliwack General Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric care for adults along with outpatient detox for adults with substance use issues.

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.