Radiological Technologist

Salary

Summary

Reporting to the Radiological Technologist Supervisor/Site Coordinator, the Radiological Technologist 1 performs diagnostic radiographic/fluoroscopic and medical imaging procedures/techniques and related duties, observing safe radiation protection practices.

Your duties will include:

• Receive and complete requisitions
• Enter relevant data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Prepare patients for examination
• Operate radiographic and computerized imaging equipment
• Process radiographs and archive acquired data
• Monitor patients during procedures
• Monitor equipment performance
• Maintain cleanliness of examination rooms

What You Bring

Education:

Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated proficiency in safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment.
• Proficient in conducting radiographic examinations in accordance with departmental standards.
• Knowledgeable in evidence-based practice pertaining to designated modality.
• Familiarity with organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including safe work practices with modality equipment.
• Proficient in PACS/Radiology Information Systems, encompassing digital imaging, image archiving, and retrieval.
• Proficient in CPR techniques.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including the effective use of a computerized client care information system.

What We Offer

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $36.69 - $45.81 CAD
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices, and protocols. Works with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines, and radiation protection practices during procedures by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested by providing documentation of individualized patient care and recording history and clinical information. Maintains and updates records in the database accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as required. Prepares tray set-up for procedures, disposes items after the procedure according to hospital policy, and cleans instruments for return to the Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
• Monitors patient care and safety by ensuring procedures adhere to department standards and policies.
• Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
• Cleans and tests equipment for the status of imaging, viewing, processing, and image recording; performs quality control tests and minor adjustments and/or arranges for necessary repairs; cleans technical area and maintains supplies.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories, and data entry.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisors and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.

Advance Your Career at Providence Health Care!

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.