Registered X-Ray Technologist

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, and the only one in the province to provide care from pre-birth to end of life, 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.

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.

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. X-Ray Technologists at McMaster Children’s Hospital work with state of the art equipment including Operating Room O-Arm.

Our X-Ray Technologists are presented with regular opportunities to train in CT and interventional radiology, as well as participate in McMaster University affiliated research studies.

Rotation through other modalities and sites based on qualifications and unit requirements maybe required.

Schedule Work Hours

Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays (standby as required).

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)
• Professional designation of Registered Medical Radiology Technologist (MRT)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration
• Demonstrated ability to work responsibly in a team environment
• Demonstrated effective communication, organization and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem solving skills, critical thinking and the ability to prioritize in a fast paced clinical environment
• Evidence of participation in on-going education & professional development
• Membership in the CAMRT / OAMRS preferred
• CT / Angiography skills preferred.

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 HR 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