Radiological Technologist - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour

Why Fraser Health?

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Relief Part Time Radiological Technologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Education, Training and Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT.

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Surrey Memorial Hospital is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care, with 624 acute care beds, and 36 neonatal intensive care (NICU) bassinettes. Surrey Memorial Hospital provides primary, secondary, and tertiary services, including 24/7 emergency (including a dedicated pediatrics emergency area), cardiac and critical care, levels one, two and three obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatry, surgical sub-specialties (e.g., plastics, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic), inpatient rehabilitation and ambulatory care. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the second largest hospital in the province with the province’s busiest Emergency Department.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Radiological Technology and the Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family-centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Radiological Technologist 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 patients during procedures, monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices and protocols.
• Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, labels permanent records, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS and checks resultant images for technical quality.
• Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients/clients. Answers questions that may arise.
• Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested.
• Prepares contrast agents required for examinations.
• Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
• Participates in the instruction of employees and/or students.
• Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
• 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.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Certification with the CAMRT.

Skills and Abilities:

• 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 ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, and other health care staff.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.