Screening Mammography Technologist - Peace Arch Hospital Job White Rock area,BC Canada,Healthcare

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour

Job Summary

We are hiring for a Casual Screening Mammography Technologist at Peace Arch Hospital.

Education, Training and Experience

Certification with the CAMRT. Successful completion of CAMRT Mammography 1 or equivalent. One year's recent, related experience in Mammography procedures.

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Peace Arch Hospital is a 171 acute care bed hospital in White Rock, British Columbia that provides care and services primarily to local communities of South Surrey and White Rock. is to provide primary, secondary, and some specialty services, such as 24/7 emergency, general medicine, surgery, maternity, inpatient, and outpatient care, with some services requiring a referral while others can be accessed directly.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited to:

Four weeks of vacation to start.
Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
87% maternity top-up.
50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

* Benefits are depended on the employment status

Come work with us!

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mammography/Bone Densitometry and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Screening Mammography Technologist, practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

Performs routine screening mammography procedures, observing safe radiation protection procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures, monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms. May perform general radiology exams as required.

Responsibilities

Prepares program participants for mammography by explaining procedures and giving directions for participation, answers any questions that may arise related to the procedure.

Produces and develops mammograms according to program standards. Refers problems regarding quality of images, work procedures or work flow to supervisor.

Assists program participants with completion of questionnaire by explaining program requirements and ensuring questionnaire is completed prior to the participant leaving the centre.

Promotes education in the area of breast cancer and risk factors, to increase participant adherence to screening mammography and breast self-examination guidelines.

Organizes films for radiologists to report, placing films on alternator if required. Collects reported films and either files or arranges for filing.

Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, arranging departmental and/or facility porters.

Maintains designated work area by checking and cleaning equipment, setting up examination trays for specific procedures, receiving and stocking supplies in designated area, identifying depleted items and notifying Supervisor of purchases as required.

Participates in maintaining patient and hospital records by entering data into the Radiology and Hospital Information System as required.

Participates in the instruction and orientation of new employees and/or students, such as medical residents and technologists, by assisting with departmental orientations, in-service presentations, demonstrating procedures and answering questions.

Performs a variety of clerical duties including those related to patient demographics, histories and data entry.

Participates in approved research and special projects in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals.

Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform…


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