CT Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging
Req ID: 176836
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: DI CT Scan CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the Technologist is responsible for the efficient operation of the CT scanners located throughout the Cape Breton Regional. S/he will organize and perform computed tomography examinations in an efficient and professional manner.
The Technologist positions the patient to obtain high quality images; operates equipment safety while following radiation protection guidelines, practices sterile techniques when required and performs clerical duties related to the handling of the customer.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Radiological Technology
- Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
- Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
- CAMRT CT courses or CT Imaging Certificate an asset
- CT experience preferred
- Current CPR an asset
- IV experience preferred or willing to be trained in intravenous injection and will be required to use a contrast injector
- A high degree of mental, visual, and manual dexterity is required
- Works independently and as a health care team member to ensure exceptional patient care
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
- Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends
Compensation and Incentives
$34.24 - $39.96 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.