Radiological Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital

Fraser Health•New Westminster, BC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring for a Full Time Radiological Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital, a provincial referral hospital (stroke/cardiac/trauma/neurosurgery) located in New Westminster, BC, with 439 acute beds and nearly 80,000 visits annually. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency, outpatient, ambulatory care, and a range of inpatient services. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project is currently underway to increase the hospital’s capacity, beds, and services by about 50 per cent. The Radiological Technologist practices in accordance with professional standards, utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the Fraser Health department. This role involves performing diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques, while observing safe radiation protection practices. Key duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), preparing patients for examinations, operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment, processing radiographs, archiving acquired data, monitoring patients during procedures, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining the cleanliness of examination rooms.

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.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols.
Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedure by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, labels permanent records, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS and checks resultant images for technical quality.
Refers problems in image quality to the supervisor.
Stores digital images using appropriate equipment.
Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients/clients.
Answers questions that may arise.
Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested by providing documentation of individualized patient care and recording history and clinical information.
Maintains and updates records in database accordingly.
Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as required.
Prepares tray set-up for procedures, disposes items after the procedure according to hospital policy and cleans instruments for return to Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging, viewing, processing and image recording; performs quality control tests and minor adjustments and/or arranges for necessary repairs; cleans technical area and maintains supplies.
Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
Participates in the instruction of employees and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.
Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals.
Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.