MI – Medical Imaging Aide – Island Health

Title of the Job: MI – Medical Imaging Aide

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Close DateOct. 14 2024LocationRoyal Jubilee Hospital – Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0730-1530Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$29.83 – $29.83Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateOct. 28 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Nov. 3 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Leader, or designate and under the direction of a Medical Imaging Technologist, and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary health care team, the Medical Imaging Aide provides assistance and support within the medical imaging team and to patients receiving medical imaging services.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGrade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program, one (1) year recent, related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Physically carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Keyboard 30 wpm.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsAdditional Duties Receives requests for Medical Imaging procedures (as per modality) from physician offices and nursing units. Ensures full data set required is on request and legible. Checks for patient history and ensures there is no conflict with other planned examinations. Schedules appropriate appointment into the scheduling application and Radiology Information System according to established priority guidelines. Files requests and forwards to technical staff for exam performing. Assists technical staff with clerical functions, such as organizing daily schedule, notifying wards of patient appointment times, arranging transport for patients and exam completing requisitions. Conducts searches within the PACS database and makes corrections to image and patient demographic files to ensure integrity of the data. Coordinates and schedules same day follow up appointments and books emergency requests for outpatients. Coordinates appointments and booking times, determining priority by reviewing and evaluating patient information such as patient history, test results and pertinent reports, in consultation with other modalities and departments, such as Surgical Day Care, Electro Diagnostic Services, and Patient Registration and Placement. 6. Re-schedules and cancels appointments as per established departmental procedures. 7. Notifies patients of scheduled booking appointments and provides patient prep instruction Acts as receptionist by receiving and answering inquiries from clients, physicians and their offices, nursing units and other departments; receives all incoming calls, handles when possible and relays messages as appropriate. Ensures all necessary documents (including previous reports from outside facilities), labels and images are available for the performing of the exam according to established procedures. Prioritizes simultaneous demands for service to meet clinical and technologists’ needs.

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