Screening Mammography Technologist - Surrey Memorial Hospital

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Employer-paid benefits

Municipal pension plan enrollment

87% maternity top-up

50% TransLink subsidy

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority seeks a Casual Screening Mammography Technologist for Surrey Memorial Hospital. You will perform routine screening mammography, ensure safety, and assist with data entry and patient preparation in a high-volume setting.

The role requires CAMRT certification, Mammography 1 or equivalent, and at least 1 year of related experience. Fraser Health supports staff development and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• CAMRT certification is required.
• Completion of CAMRT Mammography 1 or equivalent.
• One year of recent Mammography experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare participants for mammography by explaining procedures.
• Produce and develop Mammograms per program standards.
• Assist with questionnaire completion and program requirements.
• Promote breast cancer education and screening adherence.
• Organize films for radiologists and ensure proper filing.
• Maintain equipment and exam rooms; stock supplies as needed.
• Enter data into RIS and hospital information systems.

Skills

PACS usage

RIS data entry

Communication

Patient care

Education

CAMRT Certification

Mammography 1 or equivalent

1 year related Mammography experience

Tools

PACS

RIS

Computer skills

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $38.93 - $48.59 / hour

Job Summary

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

We are hiring for a Casual Screening Mammography Technologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Education, Training And Experience

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

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

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.

Surrey Memorial Hospital

is the largest of three regional hospitals in Fraser Health’s integrated network of care, with 624 acute care beds, and 36 neonatal intensive care (NICU) bassinettes. Surrey Memorial Hospital provides primary, secondary, and tertiary services, including 24/7 emergency (including a dedicated pediatrics emergency area), cardiac and critical care, levels one, two and three obstetrics and neonatal intensive care, adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatry, surgical sub-specialties (e.g., plastics, thoracic, vascular, orthopedic), inpatient rehabilitation and ambulatory care. Surrey Memorial Hospital is the second largest hospital in the province with the province’s busiest Emergency Department. Surrey Memorial Hospital provides specialized care to people from across Fraser Health, not only to residents of Surrey.

Benefits

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on TransLink passes.

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.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mammography/Bone Densitometry and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Screening 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).

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares program participants for mammography by explaining procedures and giving directions for participation, answers any questions that may arise related to the procedure.
• Produces and develops mammograms according to program standards. Refers problems regarding quality of images, work procedures or work flow to supervisor.
• Assists program participants with completion of questionnaire by explaining program requirements and ensuring questionnaire is completed prior to the participant leaving the centre.
• Promotes education in the area of breast cancer and risk factors, to increase participant adherence to screening mammography and breast self-examination guidelines.
• Organizes films for radiologists to report, placing films on alternator if required. Collects reported films and either files or arranges for filing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the Radiology and Hospital Information System as required.
• Participates in the instruction and orientation of new employees and/or students, such as medical residents and technologists, by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.
• Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
• Maintains equipment by monitoring its operation and making arrangements for maintenance and repairs as required.
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills And 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 the 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.