Diagnostic Imaging Aide

**ROLE**
- Supporting the Diagnostic Imaging Team with daily workflow and tasks
- Facilitate positive patient experiences with Diagnostic Imaging Service
- Communicating and working collaboratively with Patients, Medical Radiation Technologists (MRT), Sonographers, Clerical Staff, EVS, Nurses, and Physicians on a daily basis
- Transports patients as needed to expedite care
- Monitors waiting areas to ensure patients are registered and waiting in the correct area
- Assist in Patient preparation (changing) and preliminary screening form review
- Assist in exam room change over by appropriately cleaning the workspace, equipment, changing linens and organizing related imaging equipment
- Supports inventory control by ordering, receiving, maintaining current of inventory and follows up on orders for missing items, misplaced items or defective items.

**REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)**
- Graduate from a recognized unregulated care provider program (e.g. PSW) or
- Certification or Diploma (or clinical placement in progress) in a hospital health care related field
- Graduation from a recognized unregulated care worker program (e.g. PSW, HCA, HCW) Or Certification or Diploma (or clinical placement in progress) in a hospital health care related field
- Current BCLS (or willing to obtain within 2 months of hire) - mandatory

**REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)**
- Exceptional Communication skills in dealing with patients, staff members and physicians.
- Organizational skills to perform required duties effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated computer literacy
- Demonstrated understanding of Diagnostic Imaging Services
- Regular and punctual attendance is a requirement of this position.

**DESIRED SKILLS**, EXPERIENCE(S)** & EDUCATION**
- 2-3 years Healthcare related experience, working in a hospital preferred
- Experience with infection prevention and control practices
- Experience with work safety practices, ergonomics
- MRI safety training is considered to be an asset

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- MAHC offers one of the most robust hospital funded programs in healthcare
- Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC)
- Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Collaborative and supportive team environment

WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?

Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.

Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good

LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Multi-Site, working at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.

As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection pr