Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography​/General Procedures - Peace Arch Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are hiring for a Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography/General Procedures at Peace Arch Hospital.

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

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. It 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.

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. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.

Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including earning four weeks of vacation in your first year, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Mammography/Bone Densitometry and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the Radiological Technologist, Screening Mammography/General Procedures, 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).

The Radiological Technologist performs routine screening mammography, diagnostic radiography/fluoroscopy and other medical imaging procedures/techniques; observes 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 and monitoring equipment performance and maintaining cleanliness of examination rooms.

• Performs general duty radiographic/fluoroscopic and screening mammography procedures consistent with established standards, procedures radiation protection practices and protocols. Performs procedures working with radiologists, physicians and other health care professionals.
• Performs requested examinations observing departmental standards, routines and radiation protection practices during procedure by operating radiographic and computerized imaging equipment.
• Completes procedures using appropriate equipment, maintains and updates records in RIS/PACS and checks resultant images for technical quality. Refers problems in image quality to the supervisor. Stores digital images using appropriate equipment.
• Prepares program participants for screening mammography by explaining procedure and giving directions for participation. Answers any related questions that may arise.
• Assists program participants with completion of questionnaire by explaining program requirements and ensuring the questionnaire is completed prior to the participant leaving the centre.
• Promotes education in the area of breast cancer and risk factors, to increase…