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Radiological Technologist

Providence Health Careabout 1 month ago
Vancouver, British Columbia
CA$37 - CA$46/hour
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Robust benefits package
Competitive pension plan
50% discount on transit passes

About the role

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69/Hr. - CAD $45.81/Hr.

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on the FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor. We are hiring compassionate Radiological Technologists to provide exceptional imaging services in a collaborative healthcare environment! Reporting to the Radiological Technologist Supervisor/Site Coordinator, the Radiological Technologist 1 performs diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices.

Your duties will include

  • Receive and complete requisitions
  • Enter relevant data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
  • Prepare patients for examination
  • Operate radiographic and computerized imaging equipment
  • Process radiographs and archive acquired data
  • Monitor patients during procedures
  • Monitor equipment performance
  • Maintain cleanliness of examination rooms

Education

  • Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).

Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated proficiency in safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment.
  • Proficient in conducting radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Knowledgeable in evidence-based practice pertaining to designated modality.
  • Familiarity with organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including safe work practices with modality equipment.
  • Proficient in PACS/Radiology Information Systems, encompassing digital imaging, image archiving, and retrieval.
  • Proficient in CPR techniques.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, including the effective use of a computerized client care information system.
  • State-of-the-art facilities The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
  • A competitive salary $36.69 to $45.81 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
  • Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
  • Comprehensive benefits These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

Your Day to Day

  • Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices, and protocols. Works with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines, and radiation protection practices during procedures by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
  • 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 the 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 the 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 the 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 approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisors and other healthcare 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.

Who We Are Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

About Providence Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
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Providence Health Care (Providence) is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. Our commitment to serving those most in need began more than 120 years ago when the Sisters of Providence opened St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Now operating 17 sites, Providence is a health and wellness resource for families, patients and residents from all parts of British Columbia.

Guided by the principle “How you want to be treated.”, Providence staff deliver compassionate care to meet the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of our patients and residents with a focus on six populations of emphasis: heart and lung, HIV/AIDS, mental health, kidney and renal, seniors and urban health.

Together with health partners including the BC Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and the Provincial Health Services Authority, the Providence Health Care Research Institute leads research in more than 30 clinical specialties. One of two adult academic health science centres in the province, St. Paul’s Hospital is a renowned acute care hospital recognized globally for its work, including its several centres of excellence and affiliated research programs.

Providence is home to the Institute for Heart + Lung Health, Heart Centre, BC Renal Agency, BC Centre of Excellence in HIV/AIDS, Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences, UBC James Hogg Research Centre, Centre for Healthy Aging at Providence, Prevention of Organ Failure Centre of Excellence, CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network and Centre for Practitioner Renewal.

Providence welcomes the challenge of caring for some of society’s most vulnerable populations. We recognize their complex needs and use innovation, compassion and respect to help them live healthier lives.

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