Radiological Technologist CT General Procedures

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify please contact your Recruitment Advisor.

As a Radiological Technologist 3 (CT & General Procedures) youll deliver accurate timely diagnostic imaging through advanced technical expertise and a strong commitment to patient safety!

Reporting to the Supervisor the Radiological Technologist 3 Computerized Tomography (CT)/General Procedures (GP) performs:

• Special procedure examinations in CT and radiographic procedures in accordance with departmental policy and procedures observing safe radiation protection practices.
• Receiving and completing requisitions
• Entering relevant data into the radiology information system
• Preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures
• Operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

In addition this role may be responsible for the evening night and weekend shift and may supervise at least one (1) other Radiological Technologist or a total staff of more than two (2) up to and including four (4) FTE.

Education:

• Certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
• Completion of an advanced specialty program in Computed Tomography
• One (1) year recent related experience including supervisory experience and experience in radiology procedures
• Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners
• Knowledgeable in evidence based practice related to designated modality
• Demonstrated knowledge of current General Radiography and CT theory and practices within a client/family centered model of care
• Familiarity with organization policies procedures and standards of care including safe work practices with modality equipment.
• Proficient in PACS/Radiology Information Systems encompassing digital imaging image archiving and retrieval.
• Proficient in CPR techniques.
• Proficiency in computer skills including the effective use of a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated skill in CT techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

• State-of-the-art facilities: The new Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions the new St. Pauls Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care research and teaching. The new St. Pauls Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary: $38.08 to $47.55 CAD per hour depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents
• Comprehensive benefits: These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package a competitive pension plan and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

Your Day to Day:

• Performs special procedure examinations in CT according to established procedures collaborating with radiologists physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs requested examinations while observing departmental standards routines and radiation protection practices using radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• Ensures collection of relevant clinical data for requested procedures by documenting individualized patient care recording history and clinical information. Maintains and updates records in the database accordingly.
• Prepares contrast agents required for examinations by filling syringes and mixing barium solutions as needed. Sets up trays for procedures disposes of items per hospital policy and cleans instruments for return to the Medical Device Reprocessing Department.
• Monitors patient care and safety ensuring adherence to departmental standards and policies during procedures.
• Provides input into quality improvement and risk management procedures and processes.
• Facilitates workflow in designated work areas by verifying requisition information meets departmental standards regulating inpatient examination times and arranging departmental or facility porters.
• May oversee daily operations and activities of Medical Imaging personnel including supervising departmental staff preparing work schedules establishing priorities completing payroll records organizing in-service education programs preparing patient booking schedules conducting employee appraisals and reviewing staff performance.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with supervisors and other healthcare professionals.
• Performs quality control duties such as scheduling and conducting equipment tests according to manufacturers guidelines recording results and identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement program by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction surveys or booking protocol audits.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence living our Mission Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate socially just exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago Providence has grown into globally renowned research teaching and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organizations long commitment to social justice and compassionate care and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Pauls Hospital site is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəyəm (Musqueam) Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.