Mammography Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Cape Breton Regional Hospital seeks a Mammography Technologist to deliver patient-centered care while operating mammography and ultrasound equipment for screening and diagnostic imaging. Travel to the Mobile Unit and hospital sites is required.

The successful candidate will hold CAMRT certification, NSCMIRTP licensure, BLS, and be committed to continuing education and inter-professional collaboration within a busy imaging team.

Qualifications

• Graduates of an accredited Radiological Technology program.
• CAMRT certification and NSCMIRTP licensure required.
• Must commit to CAR-MAP continuing education and breast imaging courses.

Responsibilities

• Operate mammography and/or ultrasound units to produce high-quality breast images for screening and diagnostic purposes.
• Deliver patient-centered care with effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain safety culture and best practices in imaging.
• Travel to Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile Unit and Cape Breton Regional Hospital as needed.

Skills

Independent judgment

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

French language (asset)

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Radiological Technology

CAMRT certification

NSCMIRTP licensure

Basic Life Support Certification

CAR-MAP continuing education (15 hours every 3 years)

Breast Imaging I & II courses

Job description

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ DI Screening Mammography CBR

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the delivery of patient centered care while operating mammographic and/or sonographic equipment and techniques with minimal supervision while exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The Mammography Technologist is responsible for operating a mammography and/or ultrasound unit to produce high quality images of the breasts for screening and diagnostic purposes, while continuously remaining responsive to and responsible for each patient in their care. The Mammography Technologist is responsible for effective communication in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment while fostering a culture of safety in the workplace.

This position involves travel on the Nova Scotia Breast Screening Mobile Unit and in the Mammography Department at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.

About You

Travel to other sites may be required.

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Must be willing to obtain continuing education as part of the CAR Mammography Accreditation Program (CAR-MAP), which includes annual maintenance of continuing education course (15 hours CME credits every 3 years)
• Must be willing to obtain Breast Imaging I and Breast Imaging II courses (25 continuing education hours per course), and Bring your Position Upfront: Breast Position Virtual Session (1 hour session)
• Previous experience is an asset
• Qualification to work in more than one Diagnostic Imaging modality is an asset
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to use time effectively by organizing and prioritizing duties, while working independently and under minimal supervision
• Possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational and prioritizing skills; and the demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams
• Comprehension of the technical language to be able to review and use manuals and take part in relevant discussions
• 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

Compensation And Benefits

$36.87 - $45.21 hourly

$46.80 hourly with 25 years' experience 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.