Imaging Assistant - Oakville, Canada - Halton Healthcare Services

Halton Healthcare Services

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Oakville, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Ref #:929730

Specific Department and Program:
Diagnostic Imaging

Location:
Oakville

Posted Date:
Mar 21, 2024

Posting #:

Non-Union

Position:
Imaging Assistant

Department:
Diagnostic Imaging

Status:
Permanent Part Time (must provide availability of up to 0.5 FTE)

Site:
Oakville

Halton Healthcare's vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers.

We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with 'exemplary patient care, always' at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities.

As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Position Overview:

The Imaging Assistant will support the patient and procedural workflow in the Diagnostic Imaging department throughout the day. You will participate in direct and indirect patient care related activities by assisting technical and nursing staff.

The Imaging Assistant has MDR certification and is responsible for the high-level disinfection of ultrasound transducers and storage in clean supply rooms.

This is what you'll be doing:
Assist in patient procedural preparation and discharge including, but not limited to:

Monitoring the sub-waiting area and stretcher holding area for patients arriving for their procedure
Facilitate efficient workflow in the area by ensuring patient are in queue and prepared for their imaging
Provide instructions for exam preparation if required
Act as a liaison with patients in subwaiting area and keep patient informed when of procedural wait time
Escort patients to other modalities in Diagnostic Imaging for additional procedures

Supply inventory & Work Area Preparation (Imaging Rooms, Subwaiting, Prep rooms):

Check and ensure that there are adequate supplies in each area including linen bags, garbage bags and glove boxes, etc.
Check procedure rooms, prep rooms, and subwaiting to ensure that necessary equipment is available.
Ensure that phlebotomy carts in the prep rooms are stocked and organized at start of day and throughout the day
Prepare patient record including requisitions, protocol sheets and any other procedural paperwork and correlate with technologist/sonographer working in the area
Porter any patient records throughout the department as requested
Complete cleaning of prep and procedural room inbetween patients
Post procedural, transport used procedure carts to soiled utility room and take apart, disinfect and prepare for next use
Monitor, prepare and complete reprocessing cycle for transducers

This is what you'll need to do it:

_ Halton Healthcare is seeking individuals who are competent in their chosen profession; patient/customer focused; team players; effective communicators; caring and respectful and are fiscally responsible._

High School Diploma required
Previous hospital experience within a Diagnostic Imaging Department
Knowledge of medical terminology required
Demonstrates being patient focused
Aptitude for working with delicate and heavy equipment
Knowledge of Meditech is an asset
Must be physically able to perform the required tasks involving repetitive pushing and pulling and extensive standing and walking.
Demonstrated ability to make quick assessments to solve minor problems and establish priorities in a fastpaced, demanding environment.
Selfmotivated and able to work independently while also working effectively in a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Date Posted:
March 21, 2024

Internal Applicants Due By:
March 28, 202- In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation._
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