Medical Radiation Technologist, Breast Imaging (Talent Pool)

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 2
Site: All Sites
Department: Medical Imaging Breast Imaging
Reports to: Supervisor Breast Imaging
Shifts: Rotating 8-hour shifts across weekdays with occasional weekends (Casual Shifts: Must be available for all shifts. Day Evening and Night shifts including on Weekends and Stat Holidays)

This is a Talent Pool posting for all MRT Breast Imaging vacancies we will be in touch if an opening becomes available that aligns with your credentials. Talent Pools are for external candidates only.

Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO) and free shuttle between TGH and TWH
Education: Opportunity to obtain annual Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters PhD)
Research: Opportunity to participate in research including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio

Position Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The Breast Imaging Division is a Mammography Accredited Centre with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and also an Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) site.

The Breast Imaging team supports imaging services across the hospital serving outpatients and inpatients. This includes: performing screening and diagnostic mammography (conventional and digital breast tomosynthesis) assisting in a variety of breast interventional procedures and performing breast ultrasounds.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation ground breaking research education and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

Duties

• Perform high quality Breast Imaging procedures using digital equipment in a fast-pace and evolving environment
• Digital quality assurance that meets mammography accreditations standard
• Preform screening and diagnostic mammography
• Complete breast interventional procedures
• Ensure respectful communication with patients and team members
• On-going commitment in continuing education that meets CAR and hospital requirements
• Work accurately safely and efficiently in a fast paced high patient volume setting especially how to accommodate unexpected situations
• Participate in teaching as required

Qualifications :

• CMRITO registration
• Certification by the CAMRT or OAMRS with current membership and PLI
• Previous Breast Imaging working experience with successful completion of Breast Imaging 1 and 2 certificates from CAMRT
• Completed over 15 hours of continuing education in Mammography within the past 3 years and commitment to on-going continuing education that meets the CAR and hospital requirements
• Completion of a BCLS program Level II: Basic Rescuer certification with maintenance of certification
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in Digital Mammography and Digital equipment quality control preferred
• Previous working experience at an OBSP Facility including experience in performing OBSP digital quality control preferred
• Previous working experience at a CAR Mammography Accredited Facility and a CAR Mammography approved member preferred
• Previous breast ultrasound experience with DMS registration preferred
• Previous technologist experience in a hospital environment an asset
• Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time