Job Summary

Come work as a Radiological Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Radiological Technologist to join the Radiology team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Radiological Technologist you will:

• Produce diagnostic radiographs and conducts various diagnostic procedures, either independently or in collaboration with the Radiologist and/or other physician(s).
• Apply best practice radiation safety principles to protect patients, staff and the general public and completes required documentation and administrative tasks.
• Monitor the patient during the procedures including equipment performance and maintains cleanliness of examination room.
• Maintain and advances own clinical competence by participating on committees/teams and approved research projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Radiography program.
• Successful completion of the CAMRT certification exam in Radiological Technology and/or certified with The Order of Technologists in Medical Imaging, Radio-Oncology and Medical Electrophysiology of Quebec (OTIMROEPMQ) in Radiodiagnosis.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of applicable CAMRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Broad knowledge of radiological technology theory and practices within a patient/family centred model of care.
• 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 the designated modality.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical practice documents organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality. Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS, Radiology Information Systems and electronic health records (i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and effectively deal with patients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in CPR techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• 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 safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

An earlier start date may be arranged if operationally feasible. The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.