diagnostic imaging technologist

Additional Information

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic

Tasks

• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
• Operate radiation therapy equipment
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals materials to patients or to biological samples
• Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan
• Operate radiation detection equipment to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease
• Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials and the construction of plaster casts and acrylic moulds to assist with administration of radiation treatment
• Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens
• Record and process results of procedures
• Apply radiation protection measures
• Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
• Explain procedures, position patient and equipment and apply radiation protection measures
• Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
• Record and process patient data
• Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Certification by a provincial or territorial association

Security and safety

• Immunization records
• Tuberculosis test
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

Workplace information

• On the road job