Computed Tomography (CT) & Medical Imaging Technologist
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Section Head, Site Supervisor or designate, the Computed Tomography (CT) & Medical Imaging Technologist performs special procedures such as Computerized Tomography (CT) a majority of the time, as well as general and additional medical imaging procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, forms and reports; prioritizing workload, preparing and monitoring supplies and equipment; patient monitoring; operating acquisition equipment and computerized patient data systems; archiving acquired images; and assuming in charge and shift related responsibilities, including evening, weekend and night shifts and working without general supervision, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from an approved Radiology Technologist Diploma program and eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Recent, relevant experience in radiography and computed tomography (CT), completion of an accepted CT certificate program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and coordinate workload for self and others
- Establish priorities in collaboration with others
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Problem solve
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Operate related equipment, including computer utilizing a variety of software applications and electronic information systems
- Foster good public relations
- Demonstrate willingness to keep current with technological developments in the field
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD737.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Computed Tomography (CT) & Medical Imaging Technologist
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Section Head, Site Supervisor or designate, the Computed Tomography (CT) & Medical Imaging Technologist performs special procedures such as Computerized Tomography (CT) a majority of the time, as well as general and additional medical imaging procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, forms and reports; prioritizing workload, preparing and monitoring supplies and equipment; patient monitoring; operating acquisition equipment and computerized patient data systems; archiving acquired images; and assuming in charge and shift related responsibilities, including evening, weekend and night shifts and working without general supervision, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduation from an approved Radiology Technologist Diploma program and eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Recent, relevant experience in radiography and computed tomography (CT), completion of an accepted CT certificate program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Organize and coordinate workload for self and others
- Establish priorities in collaboration with others
- Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Problem solve
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Operate related equipment, including computer utilizing a variety of software applications and electronic information systems
- Foster good public relations
- Demonstrate willingness to keep current with technological developments in the field
- Physically able to perform the duties of the position
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD737.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.