CT Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel benefits

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a CT Technologist for the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. You will operate CT scanners, position patients, and ensure high-quality imaging while adhering to radiation safety protocols. Evening, night, and weekend shifts are required in a permanent full-time role.

Graduates from an accredited Radiological Technology program with CAMRT certification and NSRMIRT licensure are encouraged to apply. CT experience and IV injection training are valued assets.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology.
• CAMRT certification.
• NSRMIRT licensure.
• CAMRT CT courses or CT Imaging Certificate an asset.
• CT experience preferred.
• IV experience preferred or willing to be trained in intravenous injection with a contrast injector.
• High degree of mental, visual, and manual dexterity.
• Works independently and as part of a healthcare team to ensure patient care.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Languages other than English are an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate CT scanners and perform CT examinations efficiently and professionally.
• Position patients to obtain high-quality images while following radiation protection guidelines.
• Maintain sterile techniques when required and perform related clerical tasks.

Skills

CT experience

IV injection training

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Accredited School of Radiological Technology

CAMRT certification

NSRMIRT licensure

Job description

Req ID: 228735
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ DI CT Scan CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the CT Technologist is responsible for the efficient operation of the CT scanners. They will organize and perform computed tomography examinations efficiently and professionally.

The CT Technologist positions the patient to obtain high-quality images; operates equipment safely while following radiation protection guidelines, practices sterile techniques when required, and performs clerical duties related to the handling of the customer.

About You

Travel to other sites may be required.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
• Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT) licensure
• CAMRT CT courses or CT Imaging Certificate an asset
• CT experience preferred
• IV experience preferred or willing to be trained in intravenous injection and will be required to use a contrast injector
• A high degree of mental, visual, and manual dexterity is required
• Works independently and as a healthcare team member to ensure exceptional patient care
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation And Benefits

$38.74 - $47.50 hourly

$49.16 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.