OPSEU
Job Title: Radiology Technologist
Status: Temporary Full Time
Department: Mammography/XRay
Program: Diagnostic Imaging Services
8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, nights, weekends, on-call Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Bowmanville
Wage Schedule: $36.840 - $50.240 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600000932
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting Manager of Diagnostic Imaging, and in conjunction with the Technologist the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, coordinating, and controlling the modality workflow, by monitoring the overall workload utilization and makes adjustments where required for productivity improvement in a timely manner in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Mammography Technologist will be responsible for the complete range of tests and procedures related to Mammography, interventional mammography, and Bone Mineral Densitometry and will support the department as a subject matter expert to resolve clinical, technical, and/or operational concerns related to Mammography practice. Additionally, the Mammography technologist will have a thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of laboratory procedures, instruments, equipment and special techniques and will be responsible for equipment maintenance, X-ray safety, education, supplies and other duties as relevant or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current registration with the C.M.R.I.T.O.
- Significant experience recent mammography and bone mineral densitometry experience.
- Current CVI breast certification or working towards
- Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of laboratory procedures, instruments, equipment and special techniques related to Mammography, Stereotactic biopsy, Breast biopsy, Breast hook needle localization and BMD
- Experience in Stereotactic biopsy and hook needle localization
- Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in a stressful environment.
- Commitment to lifelong learning
- Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgment
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position
- Demonstrated pattern of good attendance.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community.
- Able to function effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participation in regular in service education sessions in this area
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.
