Radiological Technologist, Pediatric Procedures, Diagnostic Imaging X-Ray - BC Children’s Hospital

**Radiological Technologist, Pediatric Procedures, Diagnostic Imaging X-Ray** BC Children’s Hospital Vancouver, BC **Get to Know Us: Your Next Career Step Starts Here (*****Watch Now*****)!** **What you’ll do** * Receive and evaluate requisitions for urgency for radiographic examinations and processes by performing duties such as verifying requisitions comply with departmental standards with regard to information supplied, entering patient information into the radiology information system and image processing systems as required, and following up on missing and/or incomplete information by returning requisitions to the appropriate personnel or contacting the referring unit. Perform other associated clerical duties in order to complete patient examination when required. * Arrange for the transportation of patients to other departments and/or services as necessary according to departmental procedure. * Prepare patient for examination by methods such as ensuring the patient is appropriately gowned, explaining procedure and answering patient and parent questions with regard to the procedure where possible, assisting or transferring the patient to the examination table or immobilization device and ensuring patient safety and comfort during the process. * Perform requested examination observing departmental standards and routines by methods such as verifying identity of patient and examination details prior to start of procedure, and observing correct use of radiographic equipment and radiation protection practices during the imaging procedure. * Process images, checks images for technical and diagnostic quality and stores images using appropriate equipment. * Prepare contrast agents required for examinations by methods such as filling syringes, mixing barium solutions and conducting similar duties as required. Prepare tray set-up for procedures by methods such as selecting required stock items and direct purchase items, opening wrappings, maintaining sterility of contents, disposing of items after the procedure according to hospital policy and cleaning instruments for return to medical device reprocessing. * Assist the radiologist in fluoroscopic procedures by methods such as preparing the patient and family, positioning the patient, verifying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in place, opening sterile supplies and ensuring patient comfort. * Perform radiographic examinations utilizing the appropriate immobilization equipment devices including octostop, chest chair, etc. as required. * Place lead protection over gonadal area (including examinations of the pelvis) on all patients during radiographic procedures as per the procedural guidelines. * Perform forensic radiography examinations as directed. **What you bring** Qualifications * Certification with the CAMRT in the applicable modality * Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level. * Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ong