Medical Imaging Technologist Assistant MRI

Unity Health Toronto's (UHT) commitment to anti-racism, equity and social accountability is essential to our ability to provide exceptional care experiences and to drive research and academic excellence.

In particular, St. Joseph's Health Centre (SJHC) fosters a strong team environment, supports diversity and learning. In the Diagnostic Imaging at SJHC, theTechnologist Assistant (TA) will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. The TA practices under direct supervision and guidance of the Radiologist, Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, and with direct oversight of the regulated health care professionals, either Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) or Registered Nurse (RN). The TA will ensure an efficient workflow in the area and will be accountable to provide support to both the patient and the Technologist, as needed.

Unity Health Toronto (UHT) St. Joseph's Health Centre is currently accepting applications for the Technologist Assistant role from students currently enrolled in Medical Radiation Technology (MRT), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) programs as well as those who have clinical experience elsewhere or are awaiting CMRITO registration.

TA's will be hired on contract, during which the TA will work part-time hours to a maximum of full-time hours (37.5 hours per week). The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on unit needs and may include day/evening/night and weekend and holiday shifts.

Some of the TA's responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the MRTs in their area of practice for activities such as: coordinating exam times for in-patients and Emergency Department requests, communicating necessary preparations to the floor nurse, verifying bloodwork, organizing portering, transferring patients from one area to another within Diagnostic Imaging
• Providing non-clinical support by prepping and cleaning scan rooms, getting supplies, restocking linen, scanning documents, etc.
• Answer the phones and provide appropriate responses, escalate any questions to the Technologist as required
• Work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area
• Assist with patient positioning & repositioning (ex. Stretcher, imaging bed, wheelchair) including transferring patients to and from imaging table and transporting patients to and from entrances/exits
• Facilitate patient navigation of changing rooms, belongings, gowns, etc.
• Administer screening forms (MR Safety Questionnaire, contrast, etc.) under supervision of regulated staff member
• Equipment - Assist staff with equipment quality control tests, sanitization of equipment and linen management
• Liaises with appropriate members of the care team to identify patient care needs
• Reports patient observations to appropriate member of the care team (Ex. comfort or safety factors)
• For MRI, maintain MR safety for all patients, visitors, staff, and equipment while in the MR Environment as per department policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned to support the care team

Accountabilities:

• Booking in-patients and Emergency patients for scans, giving appointment and portering times to floors
• Preparing the patient for the scan including setting up IVs, assisting patient to complete forms or questionnaires
• Must have an understanding of exams performed in the area
• Collect patient history
• Checking bloodwork on Connecting Ontario and deliver any results to the MR and CT Technologist for any decision making
• Answering phones and tending to requests of floors/physicians
• Identifying and escalating urgent requests, plus organizing ED/Trauma scans
• Preparing the room with appropriate equipment and supplies
• Clean the room and equipment post-exam

Qualifications:

• Canadian or Internationally trained Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physicians or candidates must have previous clinical experience or at minimum currently enrolled in: Radiological Technology (Y3), Nuclear Medicine (Y3), Ultrasound (Y2), and MRI (Y1 and Y2) academic program
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Minimum availability of 1 shift per week (preference for 2-3)
• Day, evening, nights, weekend, and statutory holiday shifts available. Flexible availability is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of Unity Health Toronto

As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto¿s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.