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**
- 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

**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.

**Recruitment Process**
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We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.

**Conditions of employment for external hires includes;**
- Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada
- Satisfactory Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check

**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 identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

**Accommodation** will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

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