Medical Imaging RN

About Us

At Fraser Health, we are committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services to our community. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with expertise in Medical Imaging to join our dynamic team at Royal Columbian Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the growth and development of our organization.

Responsibilities

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• Provide individualized nursing care to patients presenting with variable complexities of illnesses or injuries ranging from outpatients to seriously ill patients with multi-system failure.">
• Assess patient health status, identifies patient/family priorities and plans, monitors vital signs, and carries out physical assessments at appropriate intervals.">
• Reorganizes priorities and revises care plans as required and includes patient/family in evaluating progress towards their goal.">
• Acts to resolve problems or to relieve care/emergent situations.">
• Assists Radiologists during diagnostic and interventional procedures by acting as the scrub and/or the circulating nurse.">
• Carries out procedures required for the set up of equipment, aseptic counting and opening of instruments and other supplies.">
• Interprets basic ECG data and sets up intravenous lines, including inserting catheters and intravenous therapy to provide continuous medical infusions.">
• Administers blood products and oxygen therapy.">
• Performs a variety of health care interventions utilizing nursing skills and knowledge of medical equipment specific to Medical Imaging.">
• Monitors patient status and maintains critical care safety protocols for patients as required.">
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and/or families during pre-procedure preparation and provides emotional support to patients pre, peri and post-procedure.">
• Verifies patient identity, checks consent, obtains information about patient essential to procedure, and provides explanations and reassurances to patients and their families in response to questions/concerns.">
• Advocates for and facilitates informed choices.">
• Teaches patients/families about specific procedure and post-procedure care.">
• Demonstrates self/home care skills.">
• Anticipates, prepares for, and responds to unexpected critical situations during and/or post-procedures such as cardiac arrest by initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or administering appropriate medication.">
• Organizes priorities in response to constantly fluctuating workload volumes and patient treatment requirements in consultation with team members.">
• Consults with, and collaborates with peers and other caregivers in the identification and resolution of patient/family care issues, ethical dilemmas, and coordination and integration of care.">
• Acts as patient advocate protecting and promoting the patient's right to autonomy, respect, privacy, dignity, and access to information.">
• Documents patient/family perspectives, nursing observations and activities that support patient/family priorities.">
• Maintains complete and accurate computerized and paper records through methods such as inputting data and documentation in accordance with established procedures and policies.">
• Uses appropriate supplies and equipment for patient care in accordance with departmental standards regarding cost effectiveness, availability, and safe care requirements.">
• Maintains patient-monitoring equipment such as resuscitation cart and oximeter by documenting equipment checks, problem-solving equipment malfunctions with technical staff, identifying equipment requiring replacement or refurbishing, and making recommendations to ensure equipment is kept in operative condition.">
• Handles, stores, and disposes of workplace hazardous materials and sharps in accordance with established procedures.">
• Maintains an awareness of current Occupation Health & Safety guidelines and standards.">
• Responds to incidents such as missing patients, injuries to staff or visitors, Code Blue/White emergencies, hazardous spills, minor spills, fire and aggressive/disruptive behaviour to ensure medical and other support is accessed in a timely manner; informs designated staff of occurrences, and completes Incident Reports in accordance with established procedures and policies.">
• Participates in unit/team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care and to facilitate evidence-based nursing practice.">
• Promotes quality management principles for unit/team/program operations, identifies processes/procedures that require improvement, and drafts/revises guidelines, policies and procedures for review.">
• Identifies and reports unsafe practice/professional conduct in accordance with professional standards and organizational policies.">
• Applies an evidence-based approach to clinical problem solving through methods such as reviewing relevant literature/resources and applying approved research findings in clinical practice to support the research culture of the organization.">
• Evaluates results in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.">
• Participates on committees as directed to promote optimal support for patients, to facilitate the resolution of issues, and to advocate for the goals and objectives of the unit/team/program.">
• Participates in approved nursing and interdisciplinary research and special projects in collaboration with designated personnel/team and other health care professionals, through methods such as collecting data, summarizing information, and/or providing verbal updates for review and further analysis by principal researcher, research team and/or project coordinator.">

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• A valid practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).">
• Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).">
• One (1) year of recent related interventional medical imaging experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.">
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.">
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and a passion for working in a fast-paced environment.">
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.">
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment.">
• Familiarity with electronic medical records and other healthcare technologies.">

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42 - $59.52 / hour.

Benefits

As a valued member of our team, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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• 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.">
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.">

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.