medical radiographer

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Tasks:

• Explain procedures.
• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment.
• Operate radiation therapy equipment.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Position patients.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals materials to patients or to biological samples.
• Train technicians, assistants, students or interns.
• Assist radiation oncologists and clinical physicists with preparation of radiation treatment plan.
• 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.
• 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.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Large workload.

Personal suitability:

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

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

Bonus.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.