Technologist, Medical Radiation; MRT

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Join to apply for the X-ray Technologist role at Canadian Red Cross

Title : X-ray Technologist

Employee Working Location : In-person (Canada)

Employment status : Casual

Salary band : $ 34.5 / hour

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) – an inspirational not for profit organization, helps people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supports them in strengthening their resilience. As a Canada’s Best Employers 2024, we are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment.

In this role, you will :

• Establish, perform, monitor and report radiographic investigations and services required for the clinical management as per medical order.
• Ensure the quality and safety of all radiographic services by providing these services in accordance with national standards and regulations.
• Be available and flexible for assigned shifts throughout the deployments.
• Actively participate in planning, delivering, monitoring of radiography services as requested by the partner.
• Liaise as necessary with local health authorities and other healthcare providers.
• Operate, and ensure the safe and correct use and function of the radiography equipment.
• Ensures all documentation meets local legal requirements of the partner.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team in order to promote efficient patient care and maintain channels of communication during deployment.
• Complete the appropriate CRC Learning Pathway required for deployment.
• Complete Site-Specific Training as outlined / required by the partner.
• Ensure all certifications / licensures / resume are current.
• Ensure current professional indemnity coverage.
• Adhere to any prerequisite medical requirements.

• Minimum 3 years professional experience in medical radiation technology.
• Previous experience in a radiology department that uses hard copy films and analogue equipment.
• Experience in monitoring equipment performance and conducting basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic equipment.
• Experience with a portable X-Ray machine.
• Academic qualification in Medical Radiation Technology and CAMRT certificate.
• Current Professional Registration (registered and in good standing) in Canada.
• Professional certification or post-graduate qualification in trauma/emergency radiation technology, humanitarian affairs or other relevant fields is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required, French is an asset.
• Availability to deploy on short notice and on unaccompanied missions of 3-4 weeks.
• Experience working in an emergency context.
• Skills in training, facilitation, coaching and development of staff and volunteers.

• Difficult and demanding
  -both physically and psychologically- working conditions are expected.
• Due to dynamic nature of an emergency and proximity to epidemic/ pandemic affected area, issues with access and mobility and strict protocols and procedures.
• Possible long hours of work in demanding context with limited resources
• Potential for exposure to communicable disease (TB, Covid, etc.), bodily fluid, and hazardous materials that can result in potential health risks to the incumbent.
• Living conditions vary by deployment. When deployed to remote, northern nursing stations, the following can be expected: very basic living conditions including group living and shared accommodations ,potential for placement in community with non-potable water, potential for placement in community with water shortages and/or frozen plumbing for days at a time.
• If requested by CRC clinical support team, must complete any pre or post deployment screening ( i.e.. TB screening, Covid testing)
• Must ensure all prescription medications…