Screening Mammography Technologist (Part Time)

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Radiological Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in mammography screening? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our department.

Practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as within a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the organization. Performs routine screening mammography procedures working permanent evening and/or weekend shifts. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the Radiology Information System (RIS), preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patients during procedures and monitoring equipment performance. May perform general radiology exams as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 12:00 to 20:00, 14:00 to 18:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC) is the largest acute care facility (268 beds) in Northern Health and is the hub for specialized health services. It is a full service hospital and home to a new cancer centre for Northern BC, including a wide range of cancer treatments. Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia. UHNBC is also a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

Prince George has a population of 89,490 (2021) local residents and is a service centre for approximately 320,000. Prince George has all of the amenities of a larger city mixed with the charm and friendliness of a smaller town. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Current Certification with the CAMRT.

Successful completion of CAMRT Mammography 1, or equivalent.

One year's recent experience in related Mammography procedures.

Skills and Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant professional associations.

Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practice related to designated modality.

Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.

Broad knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.

Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.

Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.

Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.

Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.