Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging

**Position**: Medical Imaging Assistant

**Department**:Diagnostic Imaging

**Position Status**:Part Time

**Union**: OPSEU 373

**Number of Positions**: 2

**HOURS OF WORK**:
**WHY WORK FOR US**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
The MIA is responsible for supporting the patient experience by assisting the MRT as they prepare patients and equipment prior to, during and following the imaging process. He/she cares for patients by answering questions and preparing them for imaging procedures. It is his/her job to ensure that patients are comfortable and at ease during the imaging process. Preparation includes reviewing schedules and requisitions, physically positioning patients, inserting IVs when certified, and completing patient documentation as appropriate. He/she also communicates with other members of the health care team to coordinate patient care.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:

- Minimum 1 year completion of recognized medical diagnostic program (e.g. Medical Radiation Technologist) or other recognized health care discipline (for example, allied health or nursing)
- Preference will be given to MRT students
- Health related course work preferred.

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- Demonstrates respect for client’s privacy and confidentiality
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and professional work ethics
- Maintains knowledge of current legislation as it pertains to professional practice
- Possesses and continually acquires knowledge relevant to maintain professional development in designated areas
- Portrays critical thinking skills through sound decision-making processes
- Acquires and maintains knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and practices
- Shares knowledge and expertise with patients/families and other professionals through a variety of teaching strategies
- Provides a theory-based rationale for decisions
- Proactive in coordinating education opportunities within the organization
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and personal health information as per the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) and hospital policies.
- Maintains skills/knowledge by attending educational sessions and keeping informed of Health Centre policies and procedures.
- Models PRHC Mission, Vision and Values
- Demonstrates both independent and multidisciplinary work ethics
- Demonstrates exemplary organizational/time management skills
- Excellent verbal communication and documentation skills
- Demonstrates sensitivity and empathy to patients/patient families
- Demonstrates ability to work with community partners, physicians and interdisciplinary team members
- Exemplary attendance with the ability to exceed organizational standard
- Ability to function in a fast-past paced environment
- Good computer skills

**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Are you a current student in a recognized medical radiation technologist program?

Work Location: In person