Senior X-Ray Technologist – Mammography

Job title:

Senior X-Ray Technologist – Mammography

Company

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Job description

Requisition ID: 375547Position Number: 20061927Posting End Date: February 20, 2025City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared HealthDepartment / Unit: Mammography – HSCJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: 03/10/2025FTE: 0.30Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $35.939, $37.588, $39.307, $41.170, $43.114, $45.154Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewUnder the general direction of the Section Head and/or Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the incumbent:

• Performs high quality mammograms, specimen films and breast wire needle localization procedures.
• Performs breast examinations on all patients as well as teaching breast self-examinations to the patients.
• Books and organizes wire needle localization procedures as required by Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Mammography Accreditation Program and follow up appointments as necessary.
• Teaches mammography and breast self-examinations (BSE) to all x-ray students and radiology residents.
• Participates in quality control activities.
• Keeps accurate daily logs and monthly statistics.

Experience

• Minimum one-year recent experience at the General Duty X-Ray Technologist level required.
• Previous Mammography and Needle Localization experience preferred.
• Familiarity with RIS and PACS preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduation from a recognized school of Medical Imaging Technology.
• Clinical Breast Imaging certificate preferred.
• Mammography I and II training an asset.
• Continuing Education courses in Mammography required for Accreditation.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Imaging Technology Program.
• Eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and the Manitoba Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (MAMRT) upon hire and registered with the CAMRT and MAMRT within three months of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must exhibit good interpersonal and English written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion to all patients and recognize and calm those with a high-degree of anxiety.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity.
• Stands and moves about during most of the working day.
• Bends, reaches, and lifts and carries for short distances.
• Lifts and positions patients.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the “Apply” icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Expected salary

Location

Winnipeg, MB

Job date

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 04:01:05 GMT

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