Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.
Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.
Why Should You Apply to CMH?
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Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
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Employee and Family Assistance Program
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Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
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Career Development & Education Grant
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Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Job Description:
Salary Range: $25.74 - $29.64
As a key member of our Diagnostic Imaging team, the Diagnostic Imaging Assistant provides care for patients and supports patient flow within the Diagnostic Imaging department as required. The Diagnostic Imaging Assistant communicates effectively with patients, staff and families, and provides excellent customer service at all times
Technologist Assistant
Specific Responsibilities:
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Assist Technologists in positioning, transferring and lifting of patients as part of Imaging procedures
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Assist in data entry and documentation of patient/procedural information into applicable information systems
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Assist in confirming patient preparations and patient conditions prior to scheduling of inpatients, emergency department patients and outpatients
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Monitors inventory of supplies and advice appropriate Charge/Senior technologist if ordering and stocking are required
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Review orders and supporting documents with the assistance of the technologist
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Assist in facilitating blood work
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Take blood samples and tissue specimens to lab for processing
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Take Ultrasound probes to MDRD
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Take CT contrast to Emergency and Inpatient units
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Assist in ensuring MRI, X-Ray safety
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Assist in verifying patient preparations
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Collaborate and communicate with the health care teams in assisting in technologists in the provision of patient care
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Operate imaging equipment including but not limited to patient lifts, imaging tables, wheel chairs
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Assist in the daily workflow of multiple DI modalities including but not limited to Ultrasound, CT, X-ray and MRI
Qualifications:
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Student currently enrolled in a CMRITO accredited Medical Radiation Technology program which includes General Radiography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Cardiac Sonography and Radiation Therapy
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Canadian or Internationally trained Medical Radiation Technologist or Internationally trained physician with 1-year experience in a clinical setting
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Proficient computer experience and excellent keyboarding skills is preferred
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Previous experience with Meditech system is an asset
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Current BCLS certification required
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Current experience in a hospital environment preferred
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Working knowledge of routine practices related to Infection Control required
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Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
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Demonstrated problem solving and organizational skills
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Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities while demonstrating excellent customer service skills
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Proven ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
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Ongoing commitment to continuous learning is preferred
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Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.
The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.
CMH Inclusion Statement
At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.
We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.
To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.
Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources
We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.
Union: OPSEU
