Technologist, CT Scan

Women's College Hospital•Toronto, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Women's College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. Healthcare Revolutionized 2030 is our roadmap to the future. Our strategy is built on the pledge that the founders of our hospital made 140 years ago and reaffirms our commitment to providing equitable, accessible, best-in-class healthcare for everyone – meeting people where they are on their healthcare journey and partnering with them to reach their goals of living their healthiest lives possible. The stage has been set for Women’s to accelerate our priorities and capture the momentum to catapult our system forward to revolutionize healthcare for everyone. Applicants must reside and be legally eligible to work in Ontario. An exciting Temporary Full-Time, Technologist, CT opportunity exists in our Medical Imaging Department (up to 18 months) Type: Replacement

Requirements

Medical Radiation Sciences Diploma/Degree in Radiography/Radiological Technology from a recognized program
Registered with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) in good standing required
Commit to on-going continuing education
Cross-sectional Anatomy course and ability to be trained in CT specializations (ie. Cardiac, thoracic, body, neuro, musculoskeletal)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills
Effective time management skills; ability to organize work, set priorities and multi-task
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Effective computer skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as the ability to work as an autonomous professional
Good work and attendance record required
Demonstrated WCH vision mission and values
Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women’s College Hospital
This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Nice To Haves

Post diploma education and/or Certification in Computed Tomography, or recognized equivalent preferred
3-5 years in a hospital setting preferred
Contrast injection course and ability to be trained in contrast injection techniques preferred

Responsibilities

Performs X-Ray and CT imaging procedures and quality assurance as outlined in the protocol/procedure manuals.
Communicates with team members and management, participates in professional development, teaching and educational activities, mentoring, performs other duties related to the job calcification as required and follows all departmental and hospital policies.
Maintains current knowledge of and utilizes the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to view, manipulate and archive digital medical images of data in final image formation.
Operates, troubleshoots, and ensures that medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner.
Maintains high standards of practice and excellence in patient care.
Understands Hospital and departmental policies and procedures to provide input for designing imaging policies and procedures that will result in improvements in technical quality.
Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned, or requested; performing other duties related to the job classification, as required.
As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.