The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Located within the Inuvik Regional Hospital and reporting directly to the Manager of Health Services and working closely with Diagnostic Imaging Team Lead the incumbent utilizes radiology equipment to independently produce high quality radiography images required by the radiologist to complete an accurate diagnosis of patients. The Diagnostic Imaging department at Inuvik Regional Hospital consists of a team lead/medical radiation technologize, one sonographer, one medical radiation technologist/mammography and one clerk/receptionist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• In depth knowledge of Radiology and an ability to effectively use varied types of Diagnostic equipment (x-ray, mobile x-ray and computed radiography). Required to produce good quality images for diagnosis of the patient to the Radiologist
• Must have a sound knowledge and an understanding of pathologies that may affect internal structures
• Must be able to use clinical information provided by the referring Physician to determine specific areas to be images (i.e. patient’s symptoms)
• An understanding of an and ability to perform QC measures on all Diagnostic Imaging equipment
• A working knowledge of an ability to effectively operate a RIS
• A knowledge of and ability to operate a desktop computer in order to send and receive electronic mail and conduct research over the internet
• The incumbent must be aware of the importance of confidentiality and privacy and be able to keep personal and medical information private and confidential at all times

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a diploma/degree in Medical Radiation Technology with certification and registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), plus one year of related experience and the successful completion of Mammography 1 correspondence through CAMRT or successful completion within six months of hire.

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR  
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

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