Medical Imaging Technologist Assistant X-Ray
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 Street 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.
Equipment - Assist staff with equipment quality control tests, sanitization of equipment and linen management
Liaises with appropriate members of the care team to identify patient care needs
Reports patient observations to appropriate member of the care team (Ex. comfort or safety factors)
orders supplies electronically as necessary, consulting with medical and administrative staff
Assists with setting up sterile trays
Cleans/disinfetcs soiled trays and removes and disposes of sharps
Other duties as assigned to support the care team
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
1 year experience in Interventional Medical Imaging 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.
Contact
Name
Robin Watson
Display Name
Robin Watson
Title
Operations Leader CT/X-ray
Address
30 Bond Street Toronto, ON
Telephone
416-864-6060 ext. 45691
Job Posting Link
Unity Health Toronto- St. Michaels Hospitalwebsite
Display Date
2023-08-03
Expiry Date
2023-08-31
