Radiology Assistant - Oshawa, Canada - Lakeridge Health

Lakeridge Health

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Oshawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

CUPE

Job Title:_ Radiology Assistant
Status:_ Regular Part Time

Department:_ CT Scan

Corporate
Program:_ Diagnostic Imaging Services

Days, Evenings, Weekends; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location:_ Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule:_ $ $27.920 per hour
Posting Reference:_

This position is open to all qualified CUPE staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 21 May 2024 and closing at 11:59 pm on 24 May 2024.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, the Radiology Assistant will be responsible for:

Scheduling CT, Mammography and Ultrasound appointments, entering patient orders in the hospital information system, confirming registration information upon arrival of patients; providing direct patient care by assisting Technologist in transporting patients to and from nursing units to the DI department, moving patients on and off the table and use patient lifts; organizing the patient preparation to avoid undue delays in examinations; assisting the Technologist process patient data and maintain patient safety and ensure a positive patient experience; and other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven related knowledge and experience in Diagnostic Imaging or related environment;
Knowledge of medical terminology (tested);
Proven good keyboarding skills of 3040 wpm (tested);
Proven ability to work under pressure, exercise independent judgement and organize patient flow through the department;
Demonstrated ability to assess requests and prioritize them to ensure prompt patient care;
Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
Physically capable of walking, pushing, transporting patients and assisting in positioning of patient, lifting, bending, and reaching to accomplish tasks;
Proven competency with Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel) tested;
Proven Meditech Community Wide Scheduling module and Meditech ITS experience;
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular inservice in this area;
Proven good attendance record with capability of maintaining the same standard.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.

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

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.