X-Ray Technologist

Employer: Georgian Imaging Incorporated

Address: 11 Lakeside Terrace LL01, Barrie, ON L4M 0H9

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Number of Positions: 2

Hours per week – 40

Salary: $36.00/hour CAD

Benefits: Company Matching RSP

Georgian Imaging Incorporated is looking for an Xray Technologist to provide patient care while performing diagnostic imaging exams for GRC clients.

Main roles

· Perform Xray imaging examinations

· Adhere to GRC Infection Control Policies

· Collaborate with radiologists, transcriptionists, and PACs admins

Responsibilities

· Perform XRay Examinations:

· Actively participate in AIDET for all visitors to our office

· Confirm correct patient information by reviewing name, date of birth, and exam requested

· Confirm requisitions have doctor’s name/ signature/stamp

· Obtain clinical history from patient, requisition and prior studies

· Review prior studies and reports

· Obtain images as per GRC policy based on study performed using appropriate shielding and confirm female patients are not pregnant

· Ensure images are of good quality using the ALARA Principle

· Ensure lateral and AP images are cleared by MD/Radiologist before proceeding with Trauma C-Spine cases

· Ensure Pediatric chests are positioned safely and appropriately and have parents/caregivers appropriately shielded with lead aprons as required

· Accurately use Left and Right markers on exams as necessary

· Ensure stat/urgent cases are marked appropriately

· Set cases to radiologist worklist for reporting when ready

· Ensure accurate billing before completing case

Adhere to GRC Infection Control Policies:

· Clean, disinfect and maintain scan rooms and equipment as per Infection Control requirements

· Complete biweekly XRay task list and send completed form to the G drive to comply with record keeping protocols

· Perform hand hygiene

· Order and unpack clinic supplies as required

Collaborate with Radiologists, Transcriptionists, and PACs Admins:

• Review and address radiologist and transcriptionist rejections and put case back on radiologist worklist as required
• Review Velox dashboard to ensure all cases are complete including reviewing unlinked images
• Respond to requests made by radiologists, transcriptionists and PACS admins
• Complete and provide Preliminary Report when necessary

Other:

• Participate in continuing education courses
• Participate in biannual staff meetings
• Complete assigned documents and training courses through Citation Canada
• Review P&P manuals as required
• Review notifications from supervisor and management
• Perform daily dark calibration for each detector
• Inform supervisor of equipment failures and/or concerns
• Document equipment failures on Equipment Failure list
• Perform lead apron testing twice a year
• Empty laundry and stock gowns
• Change collimator bulbs when necessary
• Ensure battery to xray detectors are charged daily
• Follow study protocols and forward images to study group
• Remain in good standing with CMRITO and have Personal Liability Insurance through CAMRT/OAMRS or equivalent

KPIs

• Patient complaints/compliments
• Imaging quality and accuracy

Qualifications:

· Must be registered with CMRITO

· Highly motivated self-starter, results-driven and teamwork oriented

· Good communication skills, both written and verbal

· Detail oriented, organized and have good follow-up skills

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• RRSP match

Work Location: In person