Position: Interventional Radiology Technologist

Dept: Diagnostic Imaging

File#: 2023-32149

Status: Full Time (x1)

Role Level: AT08.1 - $32.84-$44.01

Hours of Work/Shifts: Primarily Days; Monday to Friday with Call on Evenings/Weekends on a Rotational Basis

Site: Primarily Credit Valley Hospital; Available to work all sites

Posted: March 17, 2023

Internal Deadline: March 24, 2023

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission:     A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values:       Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals:        Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers:    People, Education, Innovation, Research

The Technologist (MRT) will provide technical expertise and excellent patient care in both General Radiology and Angiography. The MRT will perform a variety of procedures that require professional knowledge, skill and judgment, in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario and Trillium Health Partners.

Position Summary:

• Strong organizational skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellent patient care skills.
• Ability to work as part of a dynamic interprofessional team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with the ability to provide superior patient and family centered care.
• Positive work and attendance record is essential.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of new interventional staff.
• Train and supervise student radiographers, as required.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new equipment and procedures, as required.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to optimize the use of available resources.
• Available to rotate through all shifts and call schedule is mandatory.
• Other duties as required.

Key Qualifications:

• Operate imaging equipment to produce images of high diagnostic quality.
• Previous experience and expertise in all areas of General Imaging; Vascular Interventional Radiography preferred.
• Ensures radiation safety standards are followed.
• Document and process patient data, including post processing of images and archiving images on PACS
• Provide patient care, as appropriate within the MRT’s scope of practice.
• Assist physician in procedures, as required. Operate ancillary equipment within the VIR suite.
• Perform basic verification and quality control checks on equipment in the VIR suite
• Develop extensive knowledge of VIR procedures and specialized supplies and equipment.
• Practice appropriate technique while working in a sterile environment.
• Assist with management of inventory and supplies.
• Graduate of a recognized program in Medical Radiation Technology.
• Evidence of continuing education, relevant to practice.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO), in good standing.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Certification by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification is required. Recertification is to be completed annually.  
• Interventional continuing education preferred.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

 Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.