Company Biography
Working all shifts, the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Assistant supports and facilitates the imaging of inpatients, ER patients and outpatients in collaboration with the imaging technologist. The assistant role spans across all modalities and requires excellent daily communication and collaboration with patients, medical imaging technologists, clerical staff, nurses and physicians.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable to the policies and procedures, goals, and objectives of the hospital and the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
- Follow the mission and vision of the hospital in his/her relationships with patients, staff and the general public.
- Document and submit incident reports as required according to the requirements of the quality management system.
- Participation in Diagnostic Imaging quality assurance activities, quality management system, department huddles, and meetings.
- Support patient flow across all modalities and patient types
- Monitor wait spaces to ensure patients are registered, in the correct wait space and communicate delays if appropriate
- Assist in patient wayfinding, preparation (changing) and preliminary screening form review
- Escort patient into exam room, assist technologists with patient transfers and escort patient out of imaging room to change room and exit
- Assist in exam room change over by appropriately cleaning the workspace, related equipment and changing linens
- Assist in coordinating ED/IP patients, by calling sending departments, scheduling patients and arranging transportation
- Transport patients as needed to expedite care
- Transport specimens to the Lab as needed
- Complete department order entry for examinations in Cerner as needed
- Support and educate patients to access imaging exams for other providers (Pockethealth/ENITS)
- Support inventory control by ordering, receiving, maintaining current inventory and follows up on orders for missing items, misplaced items or defective it
Position Summary
Working all shifts, the Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Assistant supports and facilitates the imaging of inpatients, ER patients and outpatients in collaboration with the imaging technologist. The assistant role spans across all modalities and requires excellent daily communication and collaboration with patients, medical imaging technologists, clerical staff, nurses and physicians.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable to the policies and procedures, goals, and objectives of the hospital and the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
- Follow the mission and vision of the hospital in his/her relationships with patients, staff and the general public.
- Document and submit incident reports as required according to the requirements of the quality management system.
- Participation in Diagnostic Imaging quality assurance activities, quality management system, department huddles, and meetings.
- Support patient flow across all modalities and patient types
- Monitor wait spaces to ensure patients are registered, in the correct wait space and communicate delays if appropriate
- Assist in patient wayfinding, preparation (changing) and preliminary screening form review
- Escort patient into exam room, assist technologists with patient transfers and escort patient out of imaging room to change room and exit
- Assist in exam room change over by appropriately cleaning the workspace, related equipment and changing linens
- Assist in coordinating ED/IP patients, by calling sending departments, scheduling patients and arranging transportation
- Transport patients as needed to expedite care
- Transport specimens to the Lab as needed
- Complete department order entry for examinations in Cerner as needed
- Support and educate patients to access imaging exams for other providers (Pockethealth/ENITS)
- Support inventory control by ordering, receiving, maintaining current inventory and follows up on orders for missing items, misplaced items or defective it
Qualifications
Education:
- Medical Terminology Certificate is required
- Post-secondary diploma in a related health care field EG Paramedicine, PSW, Physio Assistant, Health Care Administration is preferred
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care setting is required.
- One year experience working in a Diagnostic Imaging department is preferred.
Competencies:
- Demonstrated sound leadership, resourcefulness, and communication skills in English both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated emotional stability, maturity, self-confidence, self-awareness, reliability, dependability, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability to follow verbal and written instructions and accept supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to sustain pressure of work and flexibility in ordering/re-ordering priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand physician orders, policy, procedures and and operational maintenance manuals.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and complete work in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to extend courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrated professional manner in work setting.
Other:
- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self Directed Learning Opportunities.
Our Team Members Enjoy
- a professional practice environment
- a collaborative atmosphere with emphasis on teamwork
- wellness initiatives
- continuing education grants
- employee recognition and assistance programs
- a competitive salary and benefits package
- equal opportunities for growth and development
Employment Equity
OSMH is committed to diversity and equity in the workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S persons and others who may contribute to a diverse workplace.
Accommodation in the Workplace
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new team members are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Hiring at OSMH:
Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s (OSMH) may utilize automated screening tools (i.e. questionnaires) to highlight candidates' qualifications; however, OSMH does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants. We recommend applying directly through our website as all applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
Closing Statement
OSMH is a minimal fragrance workplace. We kindly ask all applicants to refrain from using scented products should they have the occasion to interview with the hospital.
As a condition of employment OSMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation and evidence of course completion. It is also a condition of employment that all new team members will be required to present an original vulnerable sector check within 90 days of commencing employment and must sign an Offense Declaration upon receipt of an offer of employment.
If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online before 11:59 pm on the posting close date. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
