Specialty Technologist - Mammography (Signing Bonus Available)

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

11d•CA$37 - CA$47•Hybrid

About The Position

IWK Health is an academic health sciences centre providing tertiary and primary care for children, youth, adults, and families across the Atlantic region. They have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers, and learners. The organization focuses on training and mentorship, recognizing talent, celebrating successes, and collaborating in modern facilities or virtually. They value alignment with their values and offer access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. IWK Health is committed to promoting an anti-racist environment and addressing discrimination. They are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people, and acknowledge the history of Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities. They strive to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds to ensure their workforce is representative of the patients, families, and communities they serve. The Specialty Technologist - Mammography, under the general supervision of the Breast Screening supervisor and Diagnostic Imaging manager, is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment for mammography within the Diagnostic Imaging/ Mammography, Breast Screening Multiple Sites and IWK Diagnostic Sites. 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology required.
Current registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) is required.
Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Mammography experience preferred.
Competencies in other languages an asset.

Responsibilities

Operation of radiological and accessory equipment for mammography within the Diagnostic Imaging/ Mammography, Breast Screening Multiple Sites and IWK Diagnostic Sites.
Perform quality screening and diagnostic mammography with minimal supervision.
Display independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative.
Perform radiological procedures for the purpose of medical diagnosis.
Assess requisitions for appropriate examinations, views and equipment required.
Obtain pertinent history.
Select techniques and position patients to attain quality images.
Operate X-Ray equipment and adhere to ALARA radiation safety practices.
Carry out sterile techniques when required.
Perform clerical duties related to the care of the patient.