mammography technologist

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Radiological laboratory
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Explain procedures
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
• Operate mammography units
• Position patients
• Record and process results of procedures
• Apply radiation protection measures
• Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
• Record and process patient data
• Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits