Diagnostic Imaging Assistant (Full-Time)

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program

As a key member of our Diagnostic Imaging team, the Diagnostic Imaging Assistant provides care for patients and supports patient flow within the Diagnostic Imaging department as required. The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant communicates effectively with patients, staff and families, and provides excellent customer service at all times

Technologist Assistant (Union 1.0 FTE and 0.6 FTE)

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitating blood work
• Assist in confirming patient preparations and patient conditions prior to scheduling of inpatients, emergency department patients and outpatients
• Assist in data entry and documentation of patient/procedural information into applicable information systems
• Review orders and supporting documents with the assistance of the technologist
• Take blood samples and tissue specimens to lab for processing
• Assist in ensuring MRI, X-Ray safety
• Monitors inventory of supplies and advice appropriate Charge/Senior technologist if ordering and stocking are required
• Assist in the daily workflow of multiple DI modalities including but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, X-ray and MRI
• Operate imaging equipment including but not limited to patient lifts, imaging tables, wheel chairs
• Collaborate and communicate with the health care teams in assisting in technologists in the provision of patient care
• Take Ultrasound probes to MDRD
• Assist in verifying patient preparations
• Take CT contrast to Emergency and Inpatient units
• Assist Technologists in positioning, transferring and lifting of patients as part of Imaging procedures

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service skills
• Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
• Current BCLS certification required
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Canadian or Internationally trained Medical Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physician with 1-year experience in a clinical setting
• Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred
• Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
• Student currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited Medical Radiation Technology program which includes General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Sonography and Radiation Therapy
• Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI).

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.