Patient Care Assistant - Diagnostic Imaging - Multiple Sites

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for diagnostic imaging studies and providing post-exam care. Duties include ensuring completion of pre-screening documents, performing intravenous insertions, and assisting with basic patient care tasks.

Job details

Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! Job Description The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for DI studies. Accountabilities: Customer service Ensuring patient completion of pre-screening documents Intravenous insertion where indicated Providing instructions to patients such as waiting or changing into a gown Duties also include basic patient care Qualifications Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture Health sciences background with preference to candidates with medical radiation technology experience Medical terminology Venipuncture experience required CPR certification an asset Customer service skills Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an asset Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS) Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an asset Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an asset Computer knowledge Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills Organizational skills, able to prioritize Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment Innovative and willing to learn Demonstrate individual leadership Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration Self- motivated Ability to work independently or in a team environment Additional Information Hours: Currently days/evenings including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements) SALARY: Minimum: $32.11 per hour Maximum:$37.02 per hour Internal application deadline: [October 14 , 2026] #FT #LI-SC1 Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Program: IMAGING Site: Multiple sites Departments: E. Radiology CAT Scan - 0571.415202297 Job Category: Diagnostic Imaging Contract Type: Permanent Union Group: OPSEU Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights Employment Type: Full Time

What you’ll do

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for diagnostic imaging studies and providing post-exam care. Duties include ensuring completion of pre-screening documents, performing intravenous insertions, and assisting with basic patient care tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent with a health sciences background. Proficiency in venipuncture, medical terminology, and knowledge of diagnostic imaging workflows are required.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient care
• Venipuncture
• Medical terminology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Customer service
• Intravenous insertion
• CPR
• PACS
• RIS
• HIS
• MRI safety
• Radiation safety
• Safe lifting
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Basic Patient Care
• Workflow Management
• Organizational Skills
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Willingness To Learn
• Compassion
• Self-Motivation
• Medical Imaging
• X-Ray Computed Tomography
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)
• Customer Service
• Critical Thinking
• Disabilities
• Emergency Departments
• Leadership
• Health Sciences
• Patient Safety
• Innovation
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Radiation Protection
• Radiology
• Prioritization

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Diagnostic Imaging Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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