CAREER OPPORTUNITY
MRT(R) Medical Radiation Technologist
2023-274
Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:
Explore a role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live your ideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have the opportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located in Collingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that serves more than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to the communities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains. CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic services including lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatient units (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialty areas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. The Hospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range of clinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues to provide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as an integrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information please visit our website at and our Foundation website at .
Corporate Culture:
At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision, mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit the core values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence, Adaptable, Teamwork, we want you to join us in providing exceptional services to our patient and their families.
Current Immunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of an approved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Benefits:
This position also includes 6% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits (or 12% + HOOPP) as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
Relocation support may be available for this opportunity. For more information, please speak with your recruitment representative when contacted for more information.
The Opportunity:
The MRT(R) is responsible for the efficient delivery of radiographic imaging procedures. They perform high quality imaging while providing patient centered care and maintenance of radiation safety practices.
Qualifications:
Graduate of recognized school of Radiography. Actively accepting new graduate applications.
Active member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
Good interpersonal skills.
Works effectively as a Team member.
Ability to work without supervision.
Acceptable personal qualities for sound professional attitude.
Conscientious, efficient, reliable, responsible and flexible
Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
Must have basic computer skills
Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
Excellent organization and prioritization skills
Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team
Duties and Responsibilities:
Uphold and live the values and goals as stated in the CGMH Hospital Mission Statement.
Comply with the Policies and Procedures of the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and report the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device to the manager and take correction action to resolve if applicable.
Adhere to Infection Control responsibilities and mentor staff in appropriate use of IPAC practices.
Observe all aspects of personnel/patient safety protection regarding ionizing radiation.
Deliver an efficient, caring, co-operative and highly credible service in Imaging
Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, skill and ingenuity to produce quality images.
Review and document patient medical history as it relates to performing exam.
Assess the diagnostic quality of individual studies and determine any necessary corrective measures if repeat or additional views are required to complete the examination.
Performs all quality control practices to comply with equipment maintenance and HARP regulations.
Recognize equipment malfunctions and log errors or equipment concerns. Report immediately any problems with the equipment to the Senior Technologist or manager. Arrange for service as required.
Perform clerical duties in the absence of clerical staff or as required.
Perform other related duties as required.
Comply with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and all aspects within.
Orientate and train new hires into the DI department and modalities specifics
Identify and implement positive change opportunities utilizing the LEAN change model departmentally.
Participate in competency assessment/development
Attend organized education events and maintain continued education requirements
More Information:
Location: Diagnostic Imaging
Employment Group: OPSEU
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time
Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake.
Hours of Work: 8-hour shifts. Days, nights, weekends. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.
Regularly scheduled for up to 24 hours per week (48/pay).
Wage: $35.77 - $48.78
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.
Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.