Patient Care Assistant, DI - CS - Jobs in Etobicoke, ON

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Job Posting DetailsWilliam Osler Health System (Osler) is a multi-site hospital system serving 1.3 million people in one of the fastest-growing and most culturally-diverse regions in Ontario.With our new 2019-24 Corporate Strategic Plan, Going Beyond for Healthier Communities as our roadmap, we are shifting traditional thinking and re-imagining health care to help people live healthier lives, reduce chronic disease and improve access to care.At Osler, we are committed to providing safe, equitable, high-quality care in a fulfilling work environment that inspires our staff, physicians and volunteers to learn, innovate and grow. We are proud to be recognized, year after year, as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.Here you will work alongside a highly-committed and respected team that understands what it means to go beyond to meet the health care needs of our communities.HOURS: Currently rotational shifts, Days, Evenings and Nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (Subject to change in accordance with operational requirements).JOB SUMMARY:The Patient Care Assistant will perform duties related to the preparation and post exam care of patients for CT and MR studies. Duties include customer service, ensuring patient completion of screening documents, intravenous insertion where indicated and 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 venipunctureHealth sciences backgroundMedical terminologyVenipuncture experience an assetCPR certificationCustomer service skillsKnowledge of Diagnostic Imaging procedures, terminology and workflow including CT and MRI an assetKnowledge of Diagnostic Imaging computer systems an asset (i.e. PACS, RIS, HIS)Knowledge of MRI safety and radiation safety practices an assetPrevious training on safe lifting and transferring techniques an assetComputer knowledgeMulti-tasking ability/critical thinking/problem solvingTeam player/excellent communication and interpersonal skillsOrganizational skills, able to prioritizeAbility to work in a fast paced and inter-professional team environmentInnovative and willing to learnDemonstrate individual leadershipSelf- motivatedAbility to work independently or in a team environmentOsler 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. (AODA). If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at human.resources@williamoslerhs.ca.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.#LI-AF1