Registered X-Ray Technologist (Mammography)

hhsc; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamilton Health Sciences invites applications for a Radiology Technologist in the OBSP program. The role involves performing mammograms to high standards under CAR and OBSP guidelines, coordinating with Radiologists, and contributing to patient-centered care across outreach sites in Hamilton region.

The successful candidate will have MRT training, active CMRTO registration, CAMRT Breast Imaging credential, and at least two years of mammography experience, with flexibility to cover days, evenings

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved training program in Radiological Technology.
• Ability to work responsibly in a team environment.
• Current CMRTO registration.
• CAMRT certificate in Breast Imaging.
• Minimum two years current mammography experience, performing 40 to 80 mammograms per month.
• Radiological QC experience and/or QC certificate.
• Current BCLS certification is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• Experience in and sensitivity to working with multi-cultural clientele and issues.
• Flexibility in working hours is required as dictated by the program's needs.
• Must have own transportation and be willing to travel to the coach’s designated location.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammograms within OBSP and CAR policies and procedures.
• Liaises with Radiologist to ensure high-quality imaging.
• Operates within a team at various outreach locations and supports program objectives.

Skills

Mammography experience

Teamwork

Bilingual (French/English)

Flexible hours

Education

Graduate of an approved training program in Radiological Technology

Tools

CMRTO registration

CAMRT Breast Imaging

Radiological QC experience

Job description

The Mobile Cancer Screening Coach Program aims to increase participation in breast, cervical and colon cancer screening by providing direct on-site cancer screening services in neighbourhoods with low cancer screening rates. The Program reaches out to clients to clients whose access to health services is affected by the social determinants of health (e.g. transportation, language, culture, poverty etc). The Coach is a 45-ft bus that is staffed daily by a team that includes a receptionist, Registered Nurse (RN) and Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT). The Coach provides service at multiple community locations throughout the region including Hamilton, Niagara Region and Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit Territories.

As a MRT technologist of an approved site of the Ontario Breast Screening Program, the incumbent performs mammograms within policies and procedures for both the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and OBSP quality programs. The OBSP mammography technologist accepts the responsibility for client-centered care and for personal effective team functioning amongst peers and other members of the integrated cancer screening offices. Liaises with the Radiologist to ensure the technical quality of images is of the highest quality.

Days, evening & weekends

• 1. Graduate of an approved training program in Radiological Technology
• 2. Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment
• 3. Current CMRTO registration is required
• 4. CAMRT certificate in Breast Imaging
• 5. Minimum two years current mammography experience, performing a minimum of 40 to 80 mammograms per month
• 6. Previous Radiological QC experience and/or Radiological QC certificate
• 7. Current BCLS certification is an asset
• 8. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• 9. Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• 10. Experience in and sensitivity to working with multi-cultural clientele and issues
• 11. Flexibility in working hours is required as dictated by the needs of the program
• 12. Must have own transportation and be able and willing to travel to the coach’s designated location when assigned.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

• Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
• Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
• Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
• Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
• Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement