Medical Radiation Technologist

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

The Medical Radiation Technologist works as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing their professional expertise to internal/external customers.

• Providing patient-focused care and optimum imaging in CT and Radiography to aid in the patient's diagnosis or treatment

• Utilizing technical and medical judgment and knowledge to evaluate image quality, manipulate digital data for final image formation and archival; ensures the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation in accordance with the regulations of the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP).

• Assessing the patient's condition and maintaining awareness of procedural complications and contrast reactions; recognizing those conditions requiring immediate attention and initiating appropriate response.

• Operates, troubleshoots and ensures that medical imaging equipment and ancillary equipment is performing in an effective and safe manner.

• Assists the Radiologist in procedures as required. Performs cross-functional and other responsibilities as assigned and/or requested.

• Knowledge of radiation, Health and Safety Regulations

• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently within a variety of patient care teams: demonstrating exceptional teamwork and inter-professional collaboration skills

• Reliability, self-motivated and ability to work independently with limited supervision: demonstrates individual leadership skills

• Ability to train and orientate other health care professions and students

• Commitment to ongoing education in relevant discipline

• Ability to keep current with changes in technology and aid in implementation of accepted changes

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and previous experience in CT (may include clinical placement)

• Safety awareness, including radiation safety

• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal

• Demonstrated problem assessment skills

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork

• Demonstrated individual leadership skills

• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families as well as other members of the healthcare team within a challenging and exciting health care environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion

• Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Centre.

• Always with compassion

• Power of many

• Serve with purpose

• Every voice matters

• Diploma or Degree in Medical Radiation Sciences, Radiography from an accredited educational institution

• CMRITO mandatory, MRT (R)

• OAMRS highly recommended

• Completion of the Intravenous Therapy (IV) – Online Training course and the Central Venous Access Devices – Online Training course through Southlake's On-line Learning System (SOLs), or plans to complete

• Maintains current CPR certification

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.