Senior Mammography Technologist - Repost

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Program Director and in collaboration with the Radiology Director, the Senior Mammography Technologist provides effective and efficient performance of high quality breast imaging.

If there are no suitable qualified candidates, an underfill of a general medical radiation technologist will be considered with the expectation that Mammography Imaging 1 & 2 will be complete within two years of hire.

Experience

• One year working experience in a clinic environment and demonstrated ability to consistently produce high-quality mammograms.
• Experience working with Radiologists in interventional breast imaging.
• Experience in assisting with breast ultrasound +/- core biopsy, wire localization and clip placement and stereotactic core biopsy.
• Experience using RIS/PACS, an EMR (Aria preferred), MS Office Programs, email.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Imaging Technology Program.
• Mammography Certificate Course l and ll (equivalent combination of knowledge, training and experience may be considered).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
• Current registration with the Manitoba Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (MAMRT).
• Maintain professional recertification.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative; contributes to a positive work environment to foster an atmosphere of respect and caring.
• Ability work independently and take initiative; multi-task in a busy clinic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to function and adapt quickly to changing and demanding situations within the diagnostic imaging and surgical clinics.
• Ability to provide empathy and compassion to patients regarding their cancer diagnosis.
• Ability to function and adapt quickly to changing and demanding situations.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Attends and actively participates in staff and program meetings.
• Participates in ongoing education, workshops, conferences and provincial breast imaging services as they relate to program delivery.
• Demonstrated reliability to committed shifts and a willingness to accept additional shift work as required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

Physical Requirements

• Must be be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.

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