Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging departments in Canada. The Breast Imaging Division is a Mammography Accredited Centre with the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and also an Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) site. The Breast Imaging team supports imaging services across the hospital serving outpatients and inpatients.
Requirements
- Perform high quality Breast Imaging procedures using digital equipment in a fast-pace and evolving environment
- Digital quality assurance that meets mammography accreditation’s standard
- Preform screening and diagnostic mammography
- Complete breast interventional procedures
- Ensure respectful communication with patients and team members
- On-going commitment in continuing education that meets CAR and hospital requirements
- Work accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast paced, high patient volume setting, especially how to accommodate unexpected situations
- Participate in teaching, as required
- CMRITO registration
- Certification by the CAMRT or OAMRS with current membership and PLI
- Previous Breast Imaging working experience with successful completion of Breast Imaging 1 and 2 certificates from CAMRT
- Completed over 15 hours of continuing education in Mammography within the past 3 years and commitment to on-going continuing education that meets the CAR and hospital requirements
- Completion of a BCLS program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, with maintenance of certification
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience in Digital Mammography and Digital equipment quality control, preferred
- Previous working experience at an OBSP Facility including experience in performing OBSP digital quality control, preferred
- Previous working experience at a CAR Mammography Accredited Facility and a CAR Mammography approved member, preferred
- Previous breast ultrasound experience with DMS registration, preferred
- Previous technologist experience in a hospital environment, an asset
- Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team
Benefits
- Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
- Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
- Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH
- Education: Opportunity to obtain annual Basic CPR refresher training
- Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
- Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
- Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
- Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
- Research: Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
- Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio
