Radiological Technologist

Radiological Technologist - Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour. We are hiring for a Part Time Radiological Technologist at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre. Education, Training and Experience Certification with the CAMRT We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. We value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities. Benefits Four weeks of vacation to start. Comprehensive 100% employer‑paid benefits. Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan. 87% maternity top‑up. 50% subsidy on TransLink passes. Responsibilities Performs all general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic procedures consistent with established standards, procedures, radiation protection practices, and protocols. Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines, and radiation protection practices during procedure by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment. Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, labels permanent records, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS, and checks resultant images for technical quality. Explains procedures and gives instructions to patients/clients, and answers questions that may arise. Ensures relevant clinical data is collected for the procedures requested, providing individualized patient care and recording history and clinical information. Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes and mixing barium solutions, sets up trays, 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. Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes. Cleans and tests equipment for status of imaging, viewing, processing, and image recording; performs quality control tests and minor adjustments; cleans technical area and maintains supplies. Performs a variety of clerical duties related to patient demographics, histories, and data entry. Participates in instruction of employees and/or students by assisting with departmental orientations, in‑service presentations, demonstration of procedures, and answering questions. Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisor and other health care professionals. Participates in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by performing quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols. Carrying out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements and immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education, Training and Experience Certification with the CAMRT. Skills And Abilities >Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with diagnostic radiographic and medical imaging equipment. Demonstrated ability to perform radiographic examinations in compliance with departmental standards. Demonstrated knowledge of evidence‑based practice related to designated modality. Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, co‑workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques. Demonstrated computer skills including the effective use of a computerized client care information system. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. 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