Medical Radiological Technologist - CT General Hospital

Medical Radiological Technologist - CT
- Whitehorse General Hospital

Requisition Number
: MEDIC
002288

• Posted:
  July 25, 2025
• Full-Time

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Whitehorse General Hospital, 5 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, YT , CAN

Signing Bonus Available!

Regular Full-Time Position - (1.0 FTE)

This position is at the L08 level with an hourly pay range of $41.30 to $52.25

(PSAC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Manager of Medical Imaging, at Whitehorse General Hospital, the incumbent provides clinical and technical support to Physicians, with remote support of a Radiologist, by performing routine, emergency and specialized Computed Tomography examinations of patients. Performs venipuncture and contrast media injections. Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots imaging equipment; produces and transmits digital images to Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) for Radiologist/Physician interpretation.

Provides emergency callback services. Supports the on-going quality assurance program and preventative maintenance testing of equipment; training and evaluating Medical Radiological Technologists in Computed Tomography (CT) procedures, administrative/clerical and other related duties.

• Knowledge of and proficiency in CT scanning techniques and protocols;
• Knowledge of and proficiency in Venipuncture;
• Knowledge of and proficiency in contrast media administration including contraindications, reactions and side effects;
• Knowledge of cross sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology;
• Knowledge of radiation physics;
• Knowledge of digital imaging equipment (operate, troubleshoot and adjust as required);
• Knowledge of Radiation, Health and Safety Regulations;
• Knowledge of sterile technique and infection control practices;
• Ability to recognize and respond to a change in patient condition;
• Ability to be innovative (adjust equipment and/or patient and modify procedures);
• Ability to perform post processing of CT images;
• Ability to deal with situations in a professional manner;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with colleagues, peers, patients and families;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, adapt to workload schedule variances and resolve work related problems;
• Ability to keep current with technology changes and aid in implementation of accepted change;
• Ability to train and orientate other health care professionals;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Thoroughness and attention to detail;
• Reliability, self-motivated and ability to work independently with limited supervision;

The successful applicant will have completed an accredited program in Medical Radiation (CT) Technology, have current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) with Radiological Technologist designation (MRT(R)), current certification in CT Imaging (CTIC) and CPR and experience operating and maintaining CT imaging related equipment. The successful applicant will need to obtain certification for Venipuncture for Contrast Media injections within 60 days of hire.

Knowledge of the following would be considered an asset for this position; computerized Hospital and Radiology Information systems, Computed and Digital Radiography systems (CR & DR), Picture Archiving Communication Systems (PACS), and Computed Tomography. A Bachelor of Radiation Science or Bachelor of Technology degree in Medical Imaging would also be considered an asset.