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.

Yellowknife:

Located at Stanton the Mammography/Medical Radiation Technologist (MMRT) reports to the Technology Supervisor, Diagnostic Imaging and is part of a small team of Radiological Technologists who provide radiological testing (x-ray) of patients. The incumbent works as part of the DI team consisting of the Technical Supervisor, Radiological Technologists, a Mammography Technologist, Sonographers, and a Senior Technologist- Computed Tomography (CT).

The Diagnostic Imaging unit handles approximately 33,000 diagnostic imaging examinations on an annual basis (approximately 100 exams per day). Practitioners refer patients to the Diagnostic Imaging unit. The production of diagnostic images (i.e. x- rays and ultrasounds) is a critical function within Stanton, and without the production of timely and accurate images the hospital would be unable to provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Inuvik:

Located in Inuvik at the IRH, the Medical Radiation Technologist/Mammographer (MRT/M) reports directly to the Regional Manager of Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging and is under the direction of the Team lead, Diagnostic Imaging. The team consists of one Team lead, Diagnostic Imaging, one Medical Sonographer, one Medical Radiation Technologist/Mammographer and one Clerk/Receptionist.

The Diagnostic Imaging unit handles approximately 6,000 diagnostic imaging exams annually including X-ray, Sonography and Mammography as well as Electrocardiograms (ECG).

Currently we have the following availabilty:

• Yellowknife - 6 month Term
• Yellowknife - 3 month Term
• Inuvik - 1 year Term

Please indicate which position(s) you are interested in your resume.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

•    The successful completion of a Diploma or Degree program in Medical Radiation Technology;
•    One year experience as a General Radiation Technologist;
•    Workplace mammography experience; and
•    Successful completion of Breast Imaging 1 and Breast Imaging 2 courses (Mammography 1
     and Mammography 2 prior to 2019) through CAMRT or successful completion within 1 year of hire.

Please view the full job description for further details.
 

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

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.