Medical Radiation Technologist

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Position: Medical Radiation Technologist

Department: Diagnostic Imaging

Reports To: Manager, Diagnostic Imaging & Echocardiography

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital:

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay.

To learn more about our hospital development and capital campaign, visit:

Corporate Culture:

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We are committed to our values:

Be Kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Support Each Other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Lead by Example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Keep Growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

At CGMH, we’re committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:

• CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.
• Option to enroll in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).
• Includes 6% vacation pay and 14% or HOOPP + 12% pay in lieu of benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
• Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

The Opportunity:

The MRT(R) is responsible for the efficient delivery of radiographic imaging procedures. They perform high quality imaging while providing patient centered care and maintenance of radiation safety practices.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of recognized school of Radiography
• Active member in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as a Team member.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Acceptable personal qualities for sound professional attitude.
• Conscientious, efficient, reliable, responsible and flexible
• Must strive to continuously provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers
• Must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Must have an ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provide excellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be dedicated to professional growth & development
• Must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands such as moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc.
• Must have demonstrated excellent attendance/performance record
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively communicate with other members of the health care team

Preferred

Bi-modality

CT

• CT Imaging, Sectional anatomy and/or pathology course
• Contrast injection course for Radiographers.

Mammography

• Certificate in Breast Imaging
  
• Continued mammography education as per CAR accreditation program inclusive of the CAMRT mammography courses

Bone Mineral Density

• BMD Certificate and/or related education

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold and live the values and goals as stated in the CGMH Hospital Mission Statement.
• Comply with the Policies and Procedures of the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and report the absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device to the manager and take correction action to resolve if applicable.
• Adhere to Infection Control responsibilities and mentor staff in appropriate use of IPAC practices.
• Observe all aspects of personnel/patient safety protection regarding ionizing radiation.
• Deliver an efficient, caring, co-operative and highly credible service in Imaging
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, skill and ingenuity to produce quality images.
• Review and document patient medical history as it relates to performing exam.
• Assess the diagnostic quality of individual studies and determine any necessary corrective measures if repeat or additional views are required to complete the examination.
• Performs all quality control practices to comply with equipment maintenance and HARP regulations.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and log errors or equipment concerns. Report immediately any problems with the equipment to the Senior Technologist or manager. Arrange for service as required.
• Perform clerical duties in the absence of clerical staff or as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Comply with Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and all aspects within.
• Orientate and train new hires into the DI department and modalities specifics
• Identify and implement positive change opportunities utilizing the LEAN change model departmentally.
• Participate in competency assessment/development
• Attend organized education events and maintain continued education requirements