Patient Care Assistant – Diagnostic Imaging

William Osler Health System•Etobicoke, ON

1d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies. This role is part of the Diagnostic Imaging department and will be a casual, permanent position across multiple sites. The position requires adherence to Osler's values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration.

Requirements

Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture
Health sciences background
Medical terminology
Venipuncture experience required
Customer service skills
Computer knowledge
Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving
Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills, able to prioritize
Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment
Innovative and willing to learn
Demonstrate individual leadership
Self- motivated
Ability to work independently or in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Medical radiation technology experience
CPR certification
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)
Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices
Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies.
Customer service
Ensuring patient completion of pre-screening documents
Intravenous insertion where indicated
Providing instructions to patients such as waiting or changing into a gown
Basic patient care