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Overview Company : IWK Health Req ID : 220157 Department/Program : DI Mammography, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics Location : Halifax Type of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until September 01, 2027 x 1 position(s) Start Date : July 01, 2026 Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation : $34.776 - $46.0423 /hour Closing Date : May 03, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) Signing Bonus (if applicable): Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $5,000. A Return of Service will be required for the length of the assignment. Note : IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This section originally included promotional content about the organization and its values. Only job-relevant information is retained here. The Opportunity The mammography technologist, under the general supervision of the Breast Screening supervisor and Diagnostic Imaging manager, is responsible for the operation of radiological and accessory equipment for mammography. The technologist must be able to perform quality screening and diagnostic mammography with minimal supervision and display independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Responsibilities include: assessing requisitions for appropriate examinations, views and equipment required; obtaining pertinent history; selecting techniques and positioning patients to attain quality images; operating X-ray equipment and adhering to ALARA radiation safety practices; carrying out sterile techniques when required; and performing clerical duties related to patient care. Hours of Work Monday to Friday (75 hours biweekly) between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm Your Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of Radiological Technology required. Current registration or eligible for registration with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) is required. Current registration or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) required. Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) program within the last 12 months or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate is required. Mammography experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and work as part of an interdisciplinary team, required. A high degree of mental and visual acuity, as well as reasonable manual dexterity is required. Must be willing to obtain continuing education as part of CAR Mammography Accreditation. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Competencies in other languages an asset. Note: This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials. Internal applicants : If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr