Mammography Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Kentville, NS

7d•CA$37 - CA$45•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, The Mammography Technologist is responsible for the delivery of patient centered care while operating mammographic and/or sonographic equipment and techniques with minimal supervision while exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The Mammography Technologist is responsible for operating a mammography and/or ultrasound unit to produce high quality images of the breasts for screening and diagnostic purposes, while continuously remaining responsive to and responsible for each patient in their care. The Mammography 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT) licensure
Willing to obtain continuing education as part of the CAR Mammography Accreditation Program (CAR-MAP), which includes annual maintenance of continuing education course (15 hours CME credits every 3 years)
Willing to obtain Breast Imaging I and Breast Imaging II courses (25 continuing education hours per course), and Bring your Position Upfront: Breast Position Virtual Session (1 hour session)
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
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within inter-professional teams
Comprehension of the technical language to be able to review and use manuals and take part in relevant discussions

Nice To Haves

Certificate in Breast Screening (CBIS) and Certificate in Breast Imaging Diagnostic (CBID) an asset
Previous experience is an asset
Qualification to work in more than one Diagnostic Imaging modality is an asset
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Operate mammographic and/or sonographic equipment and techniques with minimal supervision.
Exercise independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative.
Operate a mammography and/or ultrasound unit to produce high quality images of the breasts for screening and diagnostic purposes.
Remain responsive to and responsible for each patient in their care.
Effective communication in a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary environment.
Foster a culture of safety in the workplace.
Travel to other sites may be required.