D.I. Imaging Assistant
About the role
Job Posting Number:
J0825-0504
Job Title:
D.I. Imaging Assistant
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Diagnostics
Job Type:
Temporary Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 18, 2025
Available Shifts:
- Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
August 25, 2025
Salary:
$25.74 - $29.64/Hour
Union:
OPSEU
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
- Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
- People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
- Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and under the supervision of the Charge Technologist, and indirect supervision of the registered technologist team, the imaging assistant will assist with all required imaging examinations according to prescribed standards and support patient care related tasks. He/she will assist the technologist as required, while following departmental protocols, utilize all protective safeguards, apply all safety rules and techniques and assume office and other related duties as required. He/she will document all appropriate information in the Radiology Information System and uphold all policies and procedures of the department and organization.
General Accountabilities:
The incumbent will:
- Assist with all duties of an Imaging Technologist or Sonographer
- Ensure that patients are properly prepared prior to examinations and have been informed about the nature of the study
- Assist with the prioritizing of imaging requests to ensure quality patient care in an expedient manner
- Assist in confirming patient conditions, prior to the imaging of inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients (i.e. isolation status, blood work, NPO when required etc.)
- Assist in positioning, transferring and lifting of patients as part of imaging procedures
- Assist in data entry and documentation of patient/procedural information
- Comply with department and facility policies and procedures
- Comply with all Infection Prevention and Control practices
- Commence emergency treatment procedures independently and immediately when required
- Abide by all privacy related policies for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to Imaging Environment Safety Standards
- Participate in quality initiatives related to improving the patient experience
- Perform other duties as requested by the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging
Requirements of the job
- Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a related role. Experience working in Diagnostic Imaging Department is preferred
- Currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited MRT/DMS program (s) or a Graduate of accredited MRT/DMS program (s). Internationally trained MRTs may be considered
- Prior radiological technologist knowledge and experience in a complex, fast paced inter-professional team
- Experience with contrast media and associated risks
- BCLS
- High regard for Personal Health Information and the confidentiality expectations
- Ability to monitor vital signs
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and lifelong learning
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
D.I. Imaging Assistant
About the role
Job Posting Number:
J0825-0504
Job Title:
D.I. Imaging Assistant
Job Category:
Healthcare Professional
Unit:
Diagnostics
Job Type:
Temporary Part Time
Open Positions:
1
City, Province, Country:
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Date Posted:
August 18, 2025
Available Shifts:
- Scheduled all shifts as required - Schedule subject to change
Closing Date:
August 25, 2025
Salary:
$25.74 - $29.64/Hour
Union:
OPSEU
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:
- Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
- People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
- Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system
Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.
This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging and under the supervision of the Charge Technologist, and indirect supervision of the registered technologist team, the imaging assistant will assist with all required imaging examinations according to prescribed standards and support patient care related tasks. He/she will assist the technologist as required, while following departmental protocols, utilize all protective safeguards, apply all safety rules and techniques and assume office and other related duties as required. He/she will document all appropriate information in the Radiology Information System and uphold all policies and procedures of the department and organization.
General Accountabilities:
The incumbent will:
- Assist with all duties of an Imaging Technologist or Sonographer
- Ensure that patients are properly prepared prior to examinations and have been informed about the nature of the study
- Assist with the prioritizing of imaging requests to ensure quality patient care in an expedient manner
- Assist in confirming patient conditions, prior to the imaging of inpatients, outpatients and emergency department patients (i.e. isolation status, blood work, NPO when required etc.)
- Assist in positioning, transferring and lifting of patients as part of imaging procedures
- Assist in data entry and documentation of patient/procedural information
- Comply with department and facility policies and procedures
- Comply with all Infection Prevention and Control practices
- Commence emergency treatment procedures independently and immediately when required
- Abide by all privacy related policies for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times
- Adhere to Imaging Environment Safety Standards
- Participate in quality initiatives related to improving the patient experience
- Perform other duties as requested by the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging
Requirements of the job
- Minimum of six (6) months’ experience in a related role. Experience working in Diagnostic Imaging Department is preferred
- Currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited MRT/DMS program (s) or a Graduate of accredited MRT/DMS program (s). Internationally trained MRTs may be considered
- Prior radiological technologist knowledge and experience in a complex, fast paced inter-professional team
- Experience with contrast media and associated risks
- BCLS
- High regard for Personal Health Information and the confidentiality expectations
- Ability to monitor vital signs
- Demonstrated strong communication skills
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice and lifelong learning
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and continuous improvement
About Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to their catchment area of 110,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk Community of Akwesasne.
With 165 beds, more than 1200 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.