Medical Imaging Assistant

• Grade 12 education or recognized equivalent
• Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
• Imaging Assistant Certificate is preferred
• Minimum 1-year previous experience working as a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) and/ or Imaging Assistant
• Student currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited Medical Radiation Technology program, this can include students in General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Sonography and Radiation Therapy
• Canadian or Internationally trained Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physician with 1-year experience in a clinical setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
• Proven ability to work in a team environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with, under the direct supervision of a Medical Radiation/Imaging Technologist (MRT) a variety of imaging tests and procedures, with accuracy and efficiency, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Diagnostic Services and Electrodiagnostic services program.
• Under Medical Directive, responsible for IV insertion
• Performs specific patient procedures e.g. ECG, blood pressure, as required
• Prepares for, arranges for and assists/performs patient transport to and from inpatient units or to/from imaging equipment, stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Initiates searches for delayed or missing patients
• Where trained, operates and maintains imaging equipment according to procedures. Recognizes failure and immediately requests direction from an MRT
• Performs preliminary tasks to support testing and procedures, e.g. cleaning/preparing room, stocking of supplies, assists patient from waiting room, removal of waste/linen, configuration of imaging equipment
• Performs initial screening of patients, checks for contraindications and is able to communicate with the Radiologist, MRT, patient, and/or family as required
• Performs other technical tasks or duties to support imaging tests or procedures, as required
• Documents and communicates complaints, problems and discrepancies from internal and external customers
• Reviews upcoming patient schedules/requisition for omissions, discrepancies and opportunities and reviews with MRT for next steps, as required
• Follows inventory control system to ensure availability of adequate supplies and orders and restocks supplies based on usage and requirements
• Under Medical Directive, prepares and handles contrast media as required
• Files and retrieves patient related material, e.g. requisitions, film, reports
• Handles body fluids and potentially infectious materials to ensure safety of patients, self, the public, and other staff
• Assists with patient emergencies, such as Code Blue, as able/trained to
• Maintains competency as an MIA through participation in training and continuing education
• May be required to rotate through various areas of Diagnostic Services and Electrodiagnostic Services and to participate in intravenous insertion
• Performs other duties as assigned