Specialty Technologist - Mammography - Casual Relief

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

The Specialty Technologist - Mammography at IWK Health, located in Halifax, provides radiological services under supervision for screening and diagnostic mammography. You will operate mammography equipment, ensure image quality, and maintain ALARA safety practices while collaborating with the breast imaging team.

The role requires graduation from an approved Radiological Technology program, current registration with NSTMIRT and CAMRT, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology.
• Current registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSTMIRT).
• Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
• 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.
• Mammography experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiological and accessory equipment for mammography.
• Perform quality screening and diagnostic mammography with minimal supervision.
• Assess requisitions for appropriate examinations, obtain pertinent history, and select techniques.
• Position patients to attain quality images and operate X-Ray equipment with ALARA safety practices.
• Carry out sterile techniques when required and perform clerical duties related to patient care.

Skills

Independent decision making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

Graduate of Radiological Technology program

NSTMIRT registration/eligibility

CAMRT registration/eligibility

BLS certification

Job description

Specialty Technologist - Mammography - Casual Relief

Requisition ID: 223085
Department/Program: DI Mammography , Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Casual Reliefx 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 36.8761 - $ 46.7953 /hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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 Specialty Technologist - Mammography. under the general supervision of the Breast Screening supervisor and Diagnostic Imaging manager, is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment for mammography. 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; carrying out sterile techniques when required; and performing clerical duties related to the care of the patient.

Hours of Work

Casual Relief

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology required.
• Current registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSTMIRT) is required
• Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) 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 experience preferred
• 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 the 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.

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