Practice Specialist, Computed Tomography

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.24 - $56.47 / hour

Job Summary

We are hiring for a Full Time Practice Specialist, Interventional Radiology to join our Medical Imaging Services team.

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with CAMRT (Radiological Technologist).

A minimum of seven (7) years' recent, related experience including three (3) years' leadership or teaching experience supplemented by successful completion of recognized clinical instruction courses, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Fraser Health values diversity in the work force and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. For eligible employees, Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to:

Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.

Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.

Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.

87% maternity top-up.

50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

Come join our team!

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Director, Medical Imaging, the Practice Specialist, Computed Tomography practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Practice Specialist supports Medical Imaging Teams across all Fraser Health Authority sites requiring regular travel between all sites. The Practice Specialist works in strong partnership with the FH Learning Strategies and Professional Practice teams, contributing to a collaborative effort in shaping, implementing, and sustaining practice and education standards for Computed Tomography across all FHA Medical Imaging Services sites.

In conjunction with clinical and operational leaders, provides direction and guidance on practice activities and advancing practice, quality, research, and education by reviewing and implementing consistent practice standards, goals and objectives. The Practice Specialist leads the Clinical Instructors/Educators with practice and education oversight and supports the development and standardization of modality-specific policies and procedures, continuing education and training programs.

Responsibilities

Accountable for the development, implementation, and review of CT practice and education standards, policies and procedures in collaboration with CT Clinical Instructors/Educators, CT-specific staff, Site Coordinators, CT Supervisors, management, Learning Strategies and Professional Practice and medical staff.

Provides clinical practice leadership by providing guidance, support, technical advice and acting as a clinical resource to Clinical Instructor/Educators. Leads the development and execution of a regional clinical education strategy aligned with organizational goals and the evolving needs of the Medical Imaging workforce in conjunction with management, the Clinical Instructors/Educators, and Supervisors.

In collaboration with clinical and operational leaders and management, introduces new/modified procedures and equipment to the department through the development of written policies, procedures and delivery of staff training. Assist in coordinating the rollout of new or revised policies and model of care development by supporting training, addressing implementation needs, and helping resolve concerns collaboratively.

Ensures efficiency and consistency across sites by initiating quality improvement projects, standardizing education and practice materials, minimizing duplication of effort, and supporting the development and sharing of competency tools, orientation packages, and course content.

Collaborates in the development of CT practice environments across multiple sites by fostering open communication and effective working relationships with CT Clinical Instructors/Educators, CT staff, supervisors, and medical professionals. Offers technical input at CT sites to help ensure alignment with professional standards and support consistent and efficient service delivery.

Design, manage and coordinate education programs for medical imaging staff/students, including onboarding, ongoing competency development, new graduate programs, and student placement strategies. Implements accessible, modern education delivery methods and evaluation tools across the program.

Coordinates professional and clinical development activities including evaluating and analyzing existing clinical practices, engaging staff to participate in identifying ongoing practice alternatives and testing and evaluating alternative methods or techniques of service delivery.

Contribute to operational and capital planning discussions by offering insight on staffing, equipment, design and resource needs from a practice and quality perspective.

Maintain professional partnerships with academic institutions, regulatory bodies, and associations to help support education, training, and professional standards.

Plans, implements and evaluates educational and clinical programs (such as orientation, clinical teaching and in-services) to meet the learning needs of the CT staff.

Collaborate with internal departments, external academic institutions, and professional associations to ensure alignment of clinical training, including clinical placements, with certification standards and workforce needs.

Encourage and support research-related activities by identifying relevant opportunities, assisting with proposals, and in applying research findings to practice improvements.

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