Technologist Assistant

OPSEU

Job Title: Technologist Assistant
Status: Temporary Full Time/Tempoary Part Time
Department: CT Scan/XRay
Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services
8 Hour Shifts, days,nights,evenings,weekends Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health
Wage Schedule: $26.92 - $33.55 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600000344

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Diagnostic Imaging provides services to outpatients, inpatients and emergency patients over a wide variety of modalities which include CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, ultrasound, x-ray and mammography. Under the direction and guidance of the Radiologist, DI Manager and with direct oversight from a Technologist, the Technologist Assistant will work as part of the DI team to ensure efficient workflow and will be accountable to provide support to both the patient and the Technologist.

The Technologist Assistant will support the MRT's in the area in which they are working by coordinating times for In-Patients and Emergency Department requests, communicating necessary preparation to the floor nurse, verifying bloodwork, organizing portering, assist with patient transfers from the stretcher to the imaging tables, inserting IVs (where trained and competent), changing MRI coils if required, position patient into the scanner and handling of imaging equipment.

Provide non-clinical support by preparing rooms, ensure adequate supplies, restocking linen and scanning documents into PACS. Support technologist scan activities, including confirming patient status, verifying protocols, gain clarification, and communicate with clinical team/physicians/porters and other team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o Previous clinical experience as a Medical Radiation Technologist or internationally trained physicians and other Regulated Health Professional preferred
o Pursuing designation with the CMRITO preferred
o Strong knowledge in Medical Terminology and Anatomy (including Cross-Sectional) education and experienced with positioning
o Previous patient care and handling, ALARA, radiation safety, sterile technique and needle safety experience preferred.
o Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving-skills
o Demonstrated good organizational skills, ability to organize work and set priorities
o Ability work independently or as a team member in a fast-paced environment
o Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community
o Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement
o Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
o Must have a satisfactory performance record;
o Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area;

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

o Preparing patients for studies (including answering patient questions, changing patients, reviewing preliminary patient history/screening)
o Insertion and preparation of intravenous access lines (where trained and competent) under direction of technologist/radiologist;
o Changing MRI coils, if required;
o Receive patients from transport team, conduct basic Transfer of Accountability and communicate to the DI clinical technologist team;
o Perform and Positive Patient Identification as per organizational policy;
o Assist the technologist in patient transfers and patient positioning;
o Assist in clinical documentation in RIS/PACS;
o Work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area to monitor patient queues and ensure timely flow through scanning rooms;
o Verify exam protocols and exam priorities;
o Communicate with hospital units on patient procedure preparation and notify Technologists of patient schedules;
o Review orders and supporting documents (e.g. bloodwork from HIS/Connecting Ontario) and report any concerns to the Technologist;
o In discussions with the Radiologist and Technologist, schedule patients while collaborating with the in-patient unit or Emergency Department;
o Handling of imaging equipment within scope of practice and competency;
o Answer the phones in the assigned modality area and provide appropriate responses;
o Accountablesure scan rooms are prepared for patient scan including but not limited to:
o Ensuring the room has linen supplies, patient lines, injector syringes and contrast at beginning of shift and as needed during the day;
o Review room supplies and retrieve required supplies for the room;
o Place and retrieve stores orders of supplies, if required;
o Obtain lines and sheets in areas.
o Assist Radiologists with procedures (including sterile procedures)
o Performs cross functional and other duties as assigned and/or requested.

All staff are expected to carry out their assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner which prioritizes patient and employee safety and confidentiality. Key accountabilities in this regard include:

o Strict compliance with patient/employee confidentiality practices and policies
o Strict compliance with patient/employee safety practices and standards.
o Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee confidentiality breaches in accordance with established policies and procedures
o Appropriate identification, reporting and response to patient/employee safety risks and incidents/events in accordance with established policies and procedures.
o Demonstrates initiative and proactive efforts to support the team

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.