CT Technologist Assistant
Company
Unity Health Toronto- St. Michaels Hospital
Unity Health Toronto, which includes St. Michael's Hospital, is devoted to advancing the health of our urban communities and beyond. Our comprehensive network serves patients across the full spectrum of care, from primary to post-acute, while investing in world-class research and education.
Location
30 Bond St. Toronto, ON
Duties
Supporting the MRT's in their area of practice for activities such as: coordinating exam times for in-patients and Emergency Department requests, communicating necessary preparations to the floor nurse, verifying bloodwork, organizing portering, transferring patients from one area to another within Medical Imaging
Providing non-clinical support by prepping and cleaning scan rooms, getting supplies, restocking linen, scanning documents, etc.
Assist in the Medical Imaging Recovery Unit
Answer the phones and provide appropriate responses, escalate any questions to the Technologist as required
Work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area
Assist with patient positioning & repositioning (ex. Stretcher, imaging bed, wheelchair) including transferring patients to and from imaging table and transporting patients to and from entrances/exits
Facilitate patient navigation of changing rooms, belongings, gowns, etc.
Booking in-patients and Emergency patients for scans, giving appointment and portering times to floors
Preparing the patient for the scans, assisting patient to complete forms or questionnaires
Must have an understanding of exams performed in the area
Collect patient history
Checking bloodwork on Connecting Ontario and deliver any results to the MR and CT Technologist for any decision making
Answering phones and tending to requests of floors/physicians
Identifying and escalating urgent requests, plus organizing ED/Trauma scans
Preparing the room with appropriate equipment and supplies
Clean the room and equipment post-exam
Requirements
Canadian or Internationally trained Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physicians or candidates must have previous clinical experience or at minimum currently enrolled in: Radiological Technology (Y3), Nuclear Medicine (Y3), Ultrasound (Y2), and MRI (Y1 and Y2) academic program preferred
Medical terminology certificate, diploma or degree preferred
Strong communication skills
Excellent attendance record
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of Unity Health Toronto
Start Date
2023-08-03
Hours
Day, evening, nights, weekend, and statutory holiday shifts available. Flexible availability is preferred.
Salary
$23.74-$29.98
Comments
St. Michael's Hospital fosters a strong team environment, supports diversity and learning. In the Medical Imaging at St. Michael's Hospital, the Technologist Assistant (TA) will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. The TA practices under direct supervision and guidance of the Radiologist, Manager of Medical Imaging, and with direct oversight of the regulated health care professionals, either Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) or Registered Nurse (RN). The TA will ensure an efficient workflow in the area and will be accountable to provide support to both the patient and the Technologist, as needed. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Contact
Name
Robin Watson
Display Name
Robin Watson
Title
Operations Leader CT/X-ray
Address
30 Bond St. Toronto, ON
Telephone
416-864-6060 x 45691
Job Posting Link
Unity Health Toronto- St. Michaels Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2023-08-03
Expiry Date
2023-08-31
