Radiology Technologist II, Breast Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company :IWK Health

Req ID: 211413
Department/Program: DI Mammography Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location:Halifax
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until March 26 2027x 1position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status:NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $34.776 - $44.9193/hour
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Successful external applicants will be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $5000. In turn a Return of Service will be required for an 18 monthperiod.

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 others 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 Mikmaki the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki 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 mammography technologist under the supervision of the Manager Diagnostic Imaging is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment for mammography breast ultrasound and interventional procedures. 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

Monday to Friday (75 hours biweekly) between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm

Your Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology required.
Current or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) is 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 positioning skills experience preferred screening or diagnostics.
Experience in breast ultrasound and interventional procedures an asset.
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 participate in an 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.

If you are an employee ofIWK Health please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

Company :IWK HealthReq ID: 211413Department/Program: DI Mammography Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical GeneticsLocation:HalifaxType of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until March 26 2027x 1position(s)Start Date: ASAPUnion Status:NSGEU Hlthcare Healthcare Bargaining Unit...