Technician Extern – Medical Imaging Technologist (Medical Radiation Technologist) – Part Time Temporary (approx 9 months) – Markham Site
Company
Oak Valley Health
Who we are:Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT). Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?Land acknowledgement:Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.
Location
Markham
Duties
Who you are:
You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard
You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
The MRT Clinical Student Extern will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. The clinical student extern practices under direct and/or indirect supervision of the regulated health care professional (MRT) assigned to them, and externs are not permitted to perform any controlled acts.
MSH is currently accepting applications from MRT students for the Extern program.
Externs will be hired on contract, during which the Extern will work part time. The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs as well as the student externs availability and may include day/evening/night and weekend shifts. Externs may be assigned to any area of medical imaging, including general radiography and CT. Some of the Clinical Extern’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
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 reporting patients
Facilitate patient navigation of changing rooms, belongings, gowns etc
Administer screening forms (contrast etc) under supervision of regulated staff member
Assist with the departmental duties such as answer calls, restock supplies, running supplies and booking patients to medical imaging
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)
Other duties as assigned to support the care team
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Students must be in the final (clinical) year Radiological Technology (Y3) in the Medical Radiation Sciences Program
Start Date
2024-09-30
Hours
Minimum availability of 1 shift per week (preference for 2-3) Day, evening, nights, weekend shifts available. Flexible availability is preferred.
Salary
$21 per hour
Comments
COVID Statement
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Oak Valley Health diversity statement
Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.
Contact
Name
Yvette Tang
Display Name
Yvette Tang
Title
Recruitment Assistant
Address
381 Church Street
Telephone
437 997 3581
Other Email
Job Posting Link
Display Date
2024-09-05
Expiry Date
2024-09-12
