X-ray (radiology) technician

Med Image Diagnostic Centre; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private medical diagnostic center in Toronto seeks a Medical Radiation Technologist to operate X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment, explain procedures to patients, and maintain equipment. Certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is required, along with experience and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. This role is onsite with no remote work options.

Benefits

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists is required.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients.
• Operate X-ray and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Record and process results of procedures.

Skills

Operate X-ray equipment

Explain procedures

Wear radiation detection equipment

Education

College or CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Private clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Explain procedures
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Position patients
• Wear radiation detection equipment to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease
• Record and process results of procedures
• Apply radiation protection measures
• Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
• Record and process patient data

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination