Job opportunity
Patient Care Assistant - Multiple Sites
William-Osler-Health-System-8
Departments: N. Computed Tomography - 0971.415202297
Contract Type: Permanent
Union Group: OPSEU
Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights
Employment Type: Part Time
Company Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies, as well as other modalities as needed. The Patient Care Assistant role is corporate, supporting all three Osler sites.
Accountabilities:
Ensuring patient completion of pre-screening documents
Intravenous insertion where indicated
Providing instructions to patients such as waiting or changing into a gown
Duties also include basic patient care
Qualifications
Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture
Health sciences background with preference to candidates with medical radiation technology experience
Medical terminology
Venipuncture experience required
CPR certification an asset
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an asset
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)
Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an asset
Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an asset
Computer knowledge
Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving
Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills, able to prioritize
Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment
Innovative and willing to learn
Demonstrate individual leadership
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Self- motivated
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Additional Information
Hours: Currently days/eveningsincluding weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $32.11 per hour
Maximum: $37.02 per hour
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] .
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
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Apply on source site Contract Type: Permanent
Union Group: OPSEU
Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights
Employment Type: Part Time
Company Description
One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.
A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.
Job Description
The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MRI studies, as well as other modalities as needed. The Patient Care Assistant role is corporate, supporting all three Osler sites.
Accountabilities:
Ensuring patient completion of pre-screening documents
Intravenous insertion where indicated
Providing instructions to patients such as waiting or changing into a gown
Duties also include basic patient care
Qualifications
Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant program or equivalent program including venipuncture
Health sciences background with preference to candidates with medical radiation technology experience
Medical terminology
Venipuncture experience required
CPR certification an asset
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an asset
Knowledge of diagnostic imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)
Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an asset
Previous training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an asset
Computer knowledge
Multi-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solving
Team player/excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational skills, able to prioritize
Ability to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environment
Innovative and willing to learn
Demonstrate individual leadership
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
Self- motivated
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Additional Information
Hours: Currently days/eveningsincluding weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)
Salary:
Minimum: $32.11 per hour
Maximum: $37.02 per hour
Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] .
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
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