Technologist- Hamilton General Hospital – (#114680)

HHS Requisition #: 114680
Position: Registered X-Ray Technologist
Location: Hamilton General Hospital
Department: DI Cardiac Vascular Imaging
Status: Regular Part-time
Hours per week: 18.75
Salary: $ 36.90 – $50.35 hourly
Union: OPSEU Local 273 

Unit Summary 

We are growing our team! Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most  diverse hospitals, we’re 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 Heart Investigations Unit (HIU) at Hamilton General Hospital performs a variety of procedures to  diagnose and help treat heart conditions. As one of the largest of its kind in Canada, the 32 bed unit has four  state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization laboratories and supports complex patient cases within the  designated cardiac centre for the region.

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. 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 

 Days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and nights as required (will be required to participate in a call-back   rotation) 

 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) 
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in HIU preferred  
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) registration 
  • The MRT stream of CPO orientation, including all core classes and successful completion of all required  examinations is a mandatory requirement for this position. This requirement can be obtained upon hire  through the orientation process and must be completed within the first year in the position 
  • Successful completion of ECG rhythm interpretation course is required for this position. This  requirement can be obtained upon hire and is part of the orientation process 
  • 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 environment ∙ Evidence of participation in on-going education & professional development 
  • Membership in the CAMRT/OAMRS preferred 

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

Guidelines 

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 Human Resources 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 

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements: Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement 

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement