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Radiation and Mammography Medical Technologist

Location:

Vancouver, BC, CA, V5Z 1H4

Req ID: 49390

Jobs by Category: Health

Job Function: Clinical / Medical

Status: Casual

Schedule: Regular

Description

Status and Schedule: Casual PT
Location: 750 W Broadway #505, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1H4

Who is TELUS Health?

TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health.

Simply put, our team members across the country are united by their commitment to continuously innovating to make healthcare more accessible and deliver improved health experiences for everyone.

Do you share our passion?

Let’s create a healthier future, together

Our team and what we’ll accomplish together

Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Radiation and Mammography Medical Technologist will perform and assist with mammograms while observing patient safety practices. You will also liaise with other clinic staff, physicians and administrators to ensure effective delivery of our services. This is a Casual part time position and hours will vary depending on the clinic’s needs.

What you'll do:

Receives and prepares patients by obtaining and completing requisitions, reviewing patient case history, and correlating clinical information with the examination to be performed.
Assesses the nature of imaging requirements to determine appropriate testing procedures, enters patient information into diagnostic imaging and processing systems, and explains procedures to patients while addressing any questions.
Prepares patients for diagnostic mammography examinations by explaining procedures and providing clear participation instructions. Produces and develops mammograms according to established program standards. Escalates image quality, procedural, or workflow concerns to the Site Coordinator.
Performs breast ultrasound procedures including patient positioning, probe placement, and utilization of ultrasound techniques according to established protocols to obtain quality images. Labels permanent records, archives acquired data, and refers technical concerns to the Site Coordinator.
Reviews resultant images for technical quality and completeness, prepares technical worksheets, and collaborates with radiologists to ensure examinations meet designated requirements.
Facilitates efficient workflow by verifying requisition information meets departmental standards, scheduling inpatient examinations, and coordinating patient transportation according to departmental procedures. Provides patient transport as required.
Promotes breast cancer awareness and education regarding risk factors to enhance patient adherence to screening mammography and breast self-examination guidelines.
Identifies malfunctioning equipment and notifies supervisors of equipment issues according to established procedures.
Carries out all responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations to supervisors or appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring:

Current certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
Successful completion of CAMRT certification requirements
Comprehensive understanding of mammography protocols, applications, and equipment, including positioning techniques, pathology recognition, and patient care procedures
Knowledge of professional standards of practice and guidelines established by CAMRT and other relevant national professional associations
Proficiency in aseptic techniques and infection control protocols
Competency in operating mammography and related diagnostic equipment
Understanding of evidence-based practices specific to mammography and breast imaging
Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care, including safe work practices with imaging equipment
Experience with PACS/Radiology Information Systems, digital imaging, image archiving, and retrieval processes
Strong verbal and written communication abilities
Effective interpersonal skills when working with patients and their families, colleagues, physicians, healthcare staff, and external agency personnel
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload in consultation with team members
Proficiency with current computer applications and technology

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Salary Range: $31-$58

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 10%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

6,300
Pharmacies using our pharmacy solutions

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

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