Registered X-Ray Technologist – CT

Unit Summary

We are growing our team! Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario’s most comprehensive healthcare system, 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 CT Department at the Hamilton General Hospital provides critical imaging services essential for the rapid diagnosis and management of acute stroke, cardiac events, and traumatic injuries.

This department plays a vital role in supporting the multidisciplinary care teams by delivering high-resolution imaging to guide urgent and complex treatment decisions.

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 Hamilton General Hospital work with state of the art equipment including Operating Room O-Arm. Our X-Ray Technologists are provided with a robust orientation and are provided opportunities to train in other areas.

X-ray Technologists at the Hamilton General Hospital work closely with our ED, trauma and OR teams to provide seamless patient care throughout a patient’s journey.

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.

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)
• CT Imaging Certificate preferred
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration
• Registered with CAMRT preferred
• Experience in a similar hospital environment with CT preferred
• 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

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health 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 applicants may apply online through the Careers website or by submitting a Competition Application Form.

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 the Human Resources Service Centre at 1-877-667-2700 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during the 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.