Diagnostic Imaging Assistant PT 2026 - 6822

Cambridge Memorial Hospital•Cambridge, ON

9d•CA$26 - CA$30•Onsite

About The Position

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation. Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond. Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Requirements

Student currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited Medical Radiation Technology program which includes General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Sonography and Radiation Therapy
Canadian or Internationally trained Medical Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physician with 1-year experience in a clinical setting
Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
Current BCLS certification required
Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service skills
Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Nice To Haves

Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Technologists in positioning, transferring and lifting of patients as part of Imaging procedures
Assist in data entry and documentation of patient/procedural information into applicable information systems
Assist in confirming patient preparations and patient conditions prior to scheduling of inpatients, emergency department patients and outpatients
Monitors inventory of supplies and advice appropriate Charge/Senior technologist if ordering and stocking are required
Review orders and supporting documents with the assistance of the technologist
Assist in facilitating blood work
Take blood samples and tissue specimens to lab for processing
Take Ultrasound probes to MDRD
Take CT contrast to Emergency and Inpatient units
Assist in ensuring MRI, X-Ray safety
Assist in verifying patient preparations
Collaborate and communicate with the health care teams in assisting in technologists in the provision of patient care
Operate imaging equipment including but not limited to patient lifts, imaging tables, wheel chairs
Assist in the daily workflow of multiple DI modalities including but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, X-ray and MRI