Registered X-Ray Technologist - Heart Investigations Unit

Company Hamilton Health Sciences Location Hamilton Duties Unit Summary We are growing our team! Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. We are a world-renowned hospital for healthcare research, ranked fourth in Canada and we focus on improving the quality of care for our patients through innovation and evidence-based practices. Our multi-site hospital has over 1,100 beds and we offer world-leading expertise in many areas, including cardiac and stroke care, cancer care, palliative care and pediatrics. Open the door to a career that evolves with you. Located in Hamilton’s downtown core, Hamilton General Hospital provides leading edge care and is home to a number of regional referral programs. The neurosciences and trauma program is a provincial leader in both volume and complexity of care provided. The HGH stroke program has pioneered an integrated approach to care, and our burn treatment program is one of only two in Ontario. The cardiac and vascular program performs more heart surgeries and procedures than any other facility in the province. The Heart Investigations Unit (HIU) at Hamilton General Hospital performs a variety of procedures to diagnose and help treat heart conditions. As one of the largest of its kind in Canada, the 32 bed unit has four state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratories and supports complex patient cases within the designated cardiac centre for the region. Position Summary As a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, the Registered X-Ray Technologist coordinates, performs and evaluates Diagnostic Services examinations, guides and directs clinical and technical associates and students in a teaching and research environment. Our technologists provide patient care within the HHS core values of respect, caring, innovation and accountability. Rotation through other modalities and sites based on qualifications and unit requirements may be required. Our Diagnostic Services team supports a high volume of diverse adult and pediatric patients and families, providing service in most areas 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Diagnostic Services at HHS includes X-Ray, CT Scan, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology. Requirements Schedule Work Hours Days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights as required (will be required to participate in a call-back rotation) Qualifications Graduate of an approved training program in Radiological Technology Current member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration Minimum 2 years’ experience in HIU preferred The MRT stream of CPO orientation, including all core classes and successful completion of all required examinations is a mandatory requirement for this position. This requirement can be obtained upon hire through the orientation process and must be completed within the first year in the position Successful completion of ECG rhythm interpretation course is required for this position. This requirement can be obtained upon hire and is part of the orientation process. Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment Effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment Evidence of participation in on-going education and professional development Membership in the CAMRT/OAMRS preferred Guidelines Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners. To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made. This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement Comments Please apply at https://hhsc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=114680&lang=en Contact Job Posting Link Hamilton Health Scienceswebsite Display Date 2024-09-19 Expiry Date 2024-10-18 #J-18808-Ljbffr