Diagnostic Mammography Technologist - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Fraser Health; Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Diagnostic Mammography Technologist for Ridge Meadows Hospital to perform diagnostic mammography and breast imaging procedures within the Medical Imaging department.

Role requires CAMRT certification and completed CAMRT/BCIT Breast Imaging certificate or equivalent; you will work with RIS/PACS, ensure patient care standards, and contribute to education and research initiatives while delivering high-quality imaging services to a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of mammography protocols, positioning and film/screen techniques.
• Experience using PACS/RIS for image retrieval and archiving.
• Understanding of QA practices and accreditation processes in Medical Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for diagnostic exams and ensure proper positioning.
• Operate imaging equipment and process/ archive data accurately.
• Assist with acquiring and organizing imaging workflows and requisitions.
• Support quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Provide patient education on breast imaging procedures while maintaining comfort and safety.
• Collaborate with radiologists and health care team to optimize patient care.

Skills

Mammography protocols & positioning

PACS/RIS operation

Patient care & communication

Quality improvement & QA

CPR techniques

Education

CAMRT Certification

CAMRT/BCIT Breast Imaging Certificate

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24 - $54.01 / hour

Job Summary

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Diagnostic Mammography Technologist - Ridge Meadows Hospital

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT. Successful completion of CAMRT/BCIT Certificate in Breast Imaging or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Come work with us!

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek 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, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mammography/Bone Densitometry and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Diagnostic Mammography Technologist, 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 Diagnostic Mammography Technologist performs diagnostic mammography exams and interventional breast procedures a majority of the time, and performs routine screening mammography procedures, ensuring quality patient care. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares patients for diagnostic mammography examinations by explaining procedures and giving directions for participation; produces and develops mammograms according to program standards. Refers problems regarding quality of images, work procedures or workflow to Site Coordinator.
2. Assists program participants with completion of questionnaire by explaining program requirements and ensures the questionnaire is completed prior to the participant leaving the center.
3. Promotes education in the area of breast cancer and risk factors, to increase participant adherence to screening mammography and breast self-examination guidelines.
4. Organizes films for radiologists to report, placing films on alternator if required; collects reported films and either files or arranges for filing.
5. Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, arranging departmental and/or facility porters.
6. Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement program by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols. Carries out CAR Accreditation process as well as QA for DAP requirements.
7. Maintains designated work area by checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays for specific procedures, receiving and stocking supplies in designated area, identifying depleted items and notifying Supervisor of purchases as required.
8. Demonstrates procedures and usage of equipment to staff including medical residents, technologists and students. Participates in orientation of new employees.
9. Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the Radiology and Hospital Information System as required.
10. Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
11. Maintains equipment by monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required.
12. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT. Successful completion of CAMRT/BCIT Certificate in Breast Imaging or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of mammography protocols, applications and equipment with understanding of the principles of mammography including positioning, pathology, film/screen techniques, x-ray and processing factors as well as related patient care techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive 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.

Together, we are the heart of health care.