Medical Radiation Technologist

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

MRT(R) Medical Radiation Technologist

2023-274

Choose Collingwood General &Marine Hospital:

Explorea role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live yourideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have theopportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

CollingwoodGeneral and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located inCollingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that servesmore than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to thecommunities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains.CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic servicesincluding lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatientunits (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialtyareas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. TheHospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range ofclinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues toprovide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as anintegrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information pleasevisit our website at and our Foundationwebsite at .

Corporate Culture:

AtCollingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision,mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit thecore values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable,Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to ourpatient and their families.

CurrentImmunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine seriesapproved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of anapproved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

Thisposition also includes 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits (or 12% + HOOPP) as well as access to the Employee & FamilyAssistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses theHealth Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits foryou and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For moreinformation, please speak with your recruitment representative when contactedfor more information.

The Opportunity:

TheMRT(R) is responsible for the efficient delivery of radiographic imagingprocedures. They perform high quality imaging while providing patient centeredcare and maintenance of radiation safety practices.

Qualifications:

Graduate of recognizedschool of Radiography. Actively accepting new graduate applications. Active member in goodstanding with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists ofOntario Good interpersonalskills. Works effectively as aTeam member. Ability to work withoutsupervision. Acceptable personalqualities for sound professional attitude. Conscientious,efficient, reliable, responsible and flexible Must strive tocontinuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff,physicians, and volunteers Must adhere to theduties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Must have an ability toeffectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in orderto provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families.Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset. Must have basiccomputer skills Must be dedicated toprofessional growth & development Must be able to performall bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physicaldemands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc. Must have demonstratedexcellent attendance/performance record Excellent organizationand prioritization skills Ability to workindependently and effectively communicate with other members of the health careteam

Duties and Responsibilities:

Upholdand live the values and goals as stated in the CGMH Hospital Mission Statement. Complywith the Policies and Procedures of the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Adhereto Occupational Health and Safety regulations and report the absence of ordefect in any equipment or protective device to the manager and take correctionaction to resolve if applicable. Adhereto Infection Control responsibilities and mentor staff in appropriate use ofIPAC practices. Observe all aspects ofpersonnel/patient safety protection regarding ionizing radiation. Deliveran efficient, caring, co-operative and highly credible service in Imaging Perform a variety oftechnical procedures that will require independent judgement, skill andingenuity to produce quality images. Review and documentpatient medical history as it relates to performing exam. Assess the diagnosticquality of individual studies and determine any necessary corrective measuresif repeat or additional views are required to complete the examination. Performs all qualitycontrol practices to comply with equipment maintenance and HARP regulations. Recognize equipmentmalfunctions and log errors or equipment concerns. Report immediately any problems with theequipment to the Senior Technologist or manager. Arrange for service asrequired. Perform clerical dutiesin the absence of clerical staff or as required. Perform other relatedduties as required. Comply with PersonalHealth Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and all aspects within. Orientate and train new hires into the DI department and modalities specifics Identify and implement positive change opportunities utilizing the LEAN change model departmentally. Participate in competency assessment/development Attend organized education events and maintain continued education requirements

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