Medical Laboratory Technologist jobs in Canada

Req ID: 176724
Location: Western Zone, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: DI Diagnostic Mammography Yarmouth
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, the Radiological Technologist is responsible for the delivery of patient-centered care while operating radiological/accessory equipment with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative. The Radiological Technologist performs a variety of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures requiring the use of ionizing radiation, applying the ALARA principle, while continuously remaining responsive to and responsible for each patient in their care. The Radiological Technologist is responsible for effective communication in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment while fostering a culture of safety in the workplace.

Travel to other sites may be required.

About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Previous experience is an asset
• Qualification to work in more than one Diagnostic Imaging modality is an asset
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Ability to use time effectively by organizing and prioritizing duties, while working independently and under minimal supervision
• Possess the physical capabilities to perform the duties of the position
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational and prioritizing skills; and the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams
• Comprehension of the technical language in order to be able to review and use manuals and take part in relevant discussions
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shift work and call required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Incentives
$30.83 - $37.54 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.