Diagnostic Imaging Assistant Jobs

Position: Diagnostic Imaging Assistant

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Posting ID: 2023-33633

Status: Temporary Part Time (x1) Approx. 12 months

Role Level: PG 04 ($23.68 - $29.62)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital

Hours of Work/Shifts: Must be available for all shifts- Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Posted: June 22, 2023

Internal Deadline: June 29, 2023

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Position Summary:

• Facilitate the administration & flow of diagnostic imaging studies for Emergency Patients and provide after-hours support to the entire hospital.
• Accurate collection and reporting of data to Diagnostic Imaging and the Emergency Department through EPIC, SECTRA pacs and SCM in a timely manner.
• Collection of metrics information for quality / wait time purposes.
• Supporting timely access to patient screening/reports and diagnostic tests along the care path.
• Provide communication and collaborate with patients, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Arrange patient transfers both internally and externally
• Communicate and document verbal reports from Radiologists to MRP and health care team, including escalating critical results when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy, and ensure release of information is in accordance with policy.
• Facilitating outpatient appointments within the Radiology department and other stakeholders as required.
• Identify critical cases and independently allocate appropriate resources and staffing (on-call teams)
• Other duties as assigned by the Radiologists and ER physicians.
• Access relevant and appropriate patient records including previous imaging and bloodwork as required
• Mitigate patient concerns stemming from imaging-related issues and communicate delay in exam performance, technical issues and/or reporting delays to staff and physicians.

Key Qualifications:

THP is committed to internal talent, and therefore priority will be given to internal applicants.

• Previous experience using EPIC is considered an asset
• High degree of professionalism and competency to function in a position requiring initiative and the ability to prioritize duties of the position with limited to no supervision.
• Critical thinking and exceptional problem solving skills when dealing with patients, physicians, hospital staff and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to multitask and able to adapt readily to changes in workload demands.
• Previous experience in Diagnostic Imaging / Program setting an asset
• High accuracy typing skills combined with proficient computer software skills including Meditech, MSM bookings, Microsoft word & Excel and SCM
• Patient care focused to deliver the highest quality of care to patients and families.
• Completion of clerical / senior clerk training program or equivalent education and experience in a health care environment.
• Excellent attendance records required.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
• Health related undergraduate degree an asset
• Excellent organization and time management skills ensuring compliance with diagnostic imaging policy and procedures.
• Proven ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team in a high stress environment

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.