Clinical Student Extern, Medical Imaging

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Union: Non-Union
Site: All Sites
Department: Joint Department of Medial Imaging, General Radiography, CT, Molecular Imaging, PET, or Breast Imaging.
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Modality Supervisor
Grade: B0:99
Salary: $20.60 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN Compensation Policy)
Hours: Variable; minimum of 1 shift per week (7.5 hours up to 37.5 hours per week)
Shifts: Variable 24/7
Status: Temporary Part Time (until April 2025)
Closing Date: October 27, 2024

Position Summary

Join the Joint Department of Medical Imaging (JDMI) at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! With 750,000+ exams annually, we set the standard for clinical excellence. Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team of 700+ staff and 90 specialized radiologists prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality. Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, groundbreaking research, education, and top-notch service.

TeamJDMI is currently accepting applications from MRT and DMS Students for our Extern program. The Clinical Extern, Medical Imaging Technologist, will be working as part of an interdisciplinary team in the capacity of an unregulated health care provider. The clinical student extern practices under direct and/or indirect supervision of the regulated health care professionals (MRT, DMS or RN) assigned to them, and externs are not permitted to perform any controlled acts. Externs may be assigned to any area of medical imaging, including general radiography, CT, ultrasound, MRI, molecular imaging, PET, or breast imaging.

Duties

• Work in collaboration with regulated and unregulated health care professionals in their assigned clinical area
• Assist with patient positioning & repositioning (i.e. transferring from stretcher, imaging bed or wheelchair)
• Facilitate patient navigation of changing rooms, belongings, gowns, etc
• Administer screening forms (contrast etc) under supervision of regulated staff member
• Assist with the departmental duties such as answering calls, restock supplies, running supplies and booking patients to medical imaging
• Equipment - Assist staff with equipment quality control tests, sanitization of equipment and linen management
• Liaises with appropriate members of the care team to identify patient care needs
• Reports patient observations to appropriate member of the care team (Ex. comfort or safety factors)
• Other duties as assigned to support the care team

• Students must be in the final (clinical) year:
  • Michener Institute of Education at UHN and the University of Toronto: Radiological Technology (Y3), Nuclear Medicine (Y3) in the Medical Radiation Sciences Program or in Ultrasound (Y2) at the Michener Institute of Education at UHN
  • Other institutions: students MUST be in their clinical practicum
• Minimum availability of 1 shift per week (preference for 2-3)
• Flexible shift availability, as Day, Evening, Nights, and Weekend shifts available, is preferred

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.