Screening Mammo Tech

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Training & development

Wellness programs

Staff discounts

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Screening Mammo Tech for Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. The role involves performing routine screening mammography with proper radiation protection and coordinating with RIS for data entry.

The successful candidate will maintain equipment, prepare patients, monitor during procedures, and may perform general radiology exams as required. Education includes CAMRT certification and Mammography 1 training.

Qualifications

• Certification with CAMRT.
• Successful completion of CAMRT Mammography 1 or equivalent.
• One (1) year's recent, related experience in Mammography procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine screening mammography procedures with radiation safety.
• Enter requisitions and data into RIS.
• Prepare examination trays and patients for procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment and archive data.
• Monitor patients during procedures and ensure room cleanliness.
• May perform general radiology exams as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

CPR proficiency

PACS RIS knowledge

Radiology safety

Education

CAMRT Certification

CAMRT Mammography 1

1 year Mammography experience

Job description

Come work as a Screening Mammo Tech with Vancouver Coastal Health!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Screening Mammo Tech to join the team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC and supporting BC Cancer - North Vancouver Breast Screening. Apply today to join our team!

As a Screening Mammo Tech With VCH You Will

• Perform routine screening mammography procedures, observing safe radiation protection procedures.
• Perform duties such as:
  • 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,
  • monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.
• May perform general radiology exams as required.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Education & Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT.
• Successful completion of CAMRT Mammography 1 or equivalent.
• One (1) year's recent, related experience in Mammography procedures.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.