Radiology Technologist II, Breast Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established health services provider seeks a dedicated mammography technologist to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating radiological equipment for screening and diagnostic mammography, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety. The technologist will collaborate with a skilled team, making independent decisions while adhering to best practices in imaging. With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, this organization fosters a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the required qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to further your career in a respected institution.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $10,000

Enhanced benefits and wellness programs

Training and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Radiological Technology school required.
• Current NSCMIRTP registration and BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiological equipment for mammography examinations.
• Perform quality screening and diagnostic mammography independently.

Skills

Mammography positioning skills

Independent technical decision-making

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology

Current registration with NSCMIRTP

Current BLS certification

Job description

Company: IWK Health
Req ID: 199897
Department/Program: DI Breast Screening Clinic, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $33.2039 - $42.8887/hour
Closing Date: April 07, 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service of two years will be required for a (2) two-year period.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The mammography technologist, under the supervision of the Manager, Breast Imaging and Ultrasound, is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment for screening and routine mammography examinations. The technologist must be able to perform quality screening and diagnostic mammography with minimal supervision and display independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Performing radiological procedures for the purpose of medical diagnosis including: assessing requisitions for appropriate examinations, views and equipment required; obtaining pertinent history; selecting techniques and positioning patients to attain quality images; operating X-Ray equipment and adhering to ALARA radiation safety practices; and performing clerical duties related to the care of the patient.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday (75 hours biweekly) between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology required.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) is required.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program within the last 12 months or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate is required.
• Mammography positioning skills experience preferred, screening or diagnostics.
• Experience in breast ultrasound and interventional procedures an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and work as part of an interdisciplinary team, required.
• A high degree of mental and visual acuity, as well as reasonable manual dexterity is required.
• Must be willing to obtain continuing education as part of CAR Mammography Accreditation.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.