Radiological Technologist

Vancouver Coastal Health • North Vancouver, BC

17d • CA$40 - CA$50 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), preparing patients for examination, operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing radiographs and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Certification with the CAMRT
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment
• Demonstrated ability to perform radiographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Responsibilities

• Receiving and completing requisitions
• Entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS)
• Preparing patients for examination
• Operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment including processing radiographs and archiving of acquired data
• Monitoring patient during procedures
• Monitoring equipment performance
• Maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed