Volunteering

Volunteer with the CAMRT – Be an Essay or Exhibit Competition Judge!

The CAMRT is looking for individuals who are interested in being judges for CAMRT’s yearly essay and exhibit competition. This is a volunteer position that does not require a large time commitment. Everything is electronic, including the marking. You will have a two to three week period within which to review and mark essay and poster submissions. To be an essay or exhibit judge you must be:

• a CAMRT member for at least 5 years.
• a practicing technologist, manager or instructor.
• able to demonstrate that you have a thorough knowledge of your discipline and/or sub-discipline.
• able to demonstrate that you are knowledgeable of advances in the field of medical radiation technology in general, and particularly in your discipline and/or sub-discipline.

If you are interested in volunteering as a reviewer to judge the submissions for the essay and exhibit competition, please submit your CV and the completed online application form.

CAMRT is seeking to fill a Member-At-Large position on the association’s Nominating Committee. The function of the committee is to identify a slate of nominees for the board positions being elected in any given year.

We are looking for an applicant who is either a nuclear medicine technologist or a radiation therapy technologist to complement the discipline representation on the committee. We are also looking for an applicant preferably from Central Canada to complement the geographic representation on the committee. Applicants should possess a good knowledge of the CAMRT and its vast member base. Prior volunteer experience in CAMRT or a provincial organization is highly desired. Experience in electoral processes, nominations, etc., would be an asset, but not necessary.

This position is for a two-year term, renewable once. Meetings will occur by teleconference as often as necessary. The Nominating Committee reports to the CAMRT Board of Directors.

Please forward a cover letter and CV (1-3 pages) to the attention of the Chair, Nominating Committee, by email (pwilliams@camrt.ca) by 5:00 pm EDT, June 30^th.

Certificate Exam Development:Exam item writers

Recruitment for item writers is ongoing. A bank of applications from interested individuals in all disciplines is needed to support the process of certification exam development. Didactic instructors, clinical instructors and direct patient care providers are invited to apply. Your expertise is valued and appreciated. Help ensure the entry-to-practice certification exam reflects current practice and assesses the competency required for safe and effective practice. The meeting for exam item writing is held in the Fall. Meetings are held in Ottawa with all expenses covered by CAMRT.

If you are interested please contact the Certification Manager at certification@camrt.ca.

The Certificate in CT Imaging program (CTIC) relies on experienced volunteer committee member review. The certificate program is intended to allow radiological technologists, nuclear medicine technologists and radiation therapists to demonstrate knowledge and competence in this specialized area of practice, promote standards of excellence within the clinical area and identify those who have met a nationally recognized standard.

There are (2) current vacancies on the CAMRT’s CT Imaging Certificate

• Radiation Therapist (1)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (1)

Interested candidates must:

• Be a full practice member of the CAMRT
• Be currently working and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in CT SIM or PET/CT
• Have an awareness of current and emerging practices and technological developments in CT
• Be able to attend an annual 2-3-day meeting – either in Ottawa or virtual

The following would be an asset:

• Completion of CAMRT’s CT Imaging courses
• CTRT or PETCT designation

Committee members receive:

• Valuable leadership experience on a national committee
• Collegial support and professional development
• A chance to give back to the community while steering the future direction of the program.

Committee member duties include:

• Assessing final clinical competency documents from candidates.
• Annual attendance at a 2-3 day meeting (virtual or in Ottawa, with hybrid options and travel funding support available).
• Expert review when assessing certificate program requirements and practices.
• Advise on future directions of the program, as required.

The term for this Committee membership is 3 years (2023-2025) and is renewable for another 3-year term.

Please forward a current resume, a cover letter outlining how you meet the above selection criteria, why you would be an asset to the committee, along with two written references by September 30, 2022.

We seek balance across specialty areas, equity and national representation when selecting committee members. We welcome all eligible applications!

For more information and/or submission of application, please contact Carrie Bru, Director of Education at cbru@camrt.ca.

The Certificate in Dosimetry program relies on experienced volunteer committee member review. The certificate program is intended to allow radiation therapists to demonstrate knowledge and competence in this specialized area of practice, promote standards of excellence within the clinical area and identify those who have met a nationally recognized standard.

There is currently one (1) vacancy on the Certificate in Dosimetry Committee.

Interested candidates must:

• Work in Dosimetry
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Dosimetry
• Be a CAMRT full practice member
• Preferred criterion: Completion of CAMRT’s Dosimetry Certificate or related didactic courses.

Committee members receive:

• Valuable leadership experience on a national committee
• Collegial support and professional development
• A chance to give back to the community while steering the future direction of the program.

Committee member duties include:

• Assessing final clinical competency documents from candidates.
• Annual attendance at a 2-3 day meeting (virtual or in Ottawa, with hybrid options and travel funding support available).
• Expert review when assessing certificate program requirements and practice.
• Advise on future directions of the program, as required.

The term for this Committee membership is 3 years (2023-2025) and is renewable for another 3-year term.

Please forward a current resume, a cover letter outlining how you meet the above selection criteria, why you would be an asset to the committee, along with two written references by September 30, 2022.

We seek balance across specialty areas, equity and national representation when selecting committee members. We welcome all eligible applications!

For more information and/or submission of application, please contact Justine Gill, Manager of Continuing Professional Development at specialtycertificates@camrt.ca.

Authors for Quick Self-Study Courses

The result of a current membership survey indicated a high interest in the CAMRT Quick Self Study courses. These are short courses of approximately 50 pages in length, requiring the student to take up to 10 hours to complete. There are no assignments; however, a self-administered post-quiz of 20-30 multiple choice questions must be developed. Remuneration will be paid upon completion.

If you are interested in developing a topic of interest please contact Melanie Bérubé, Manager, Continuing Professional Development at cpd@camrt.ca.

CAMRT is recruiting individuals who are interested in volunteering their time and expertise to peer review Continuing Professional Development (CPD) content and/or to assist with the assignment of credit through our Continuing Education Credit Approval Program (CECAP).

To support these ongoing processes, CAMRT requires volunteers in all disciplines and specializations. These volunteers are then called upon as needed to complete reviews related to their discipline or area of expertise.

As a volunteer reviewer for the CAMRT, you will:

• Ensure newly developed CAMRT courses reflect current practice and clinical relevance
• Assign continuing education credit to educational activities available to MRTs in Canada
• Earn continuing education credit for your personal portfolio

Recruitment for volunteer peer and credit reviewers for the CPD Program is ongoing.

For more information, please contact cpd@camrt.ca or submit the application form with a current copy of your resumé.

Reviewers for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

The CAMRT is recruiting individuals who have professional writing and/or editing experience to serve as guest reviewers for the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.Reviewers are required to evaluate the suitability of research manuscripts for publication and ensure that the research / literature review is adequately portrayed. As a reviewer for the Journal, you will be expected to:

• Commit the appropriate amount of time required for review of manuscripts (reviewers are generally given 21 days to review a paper)
• Review manuscripts according to established policies and time frames
• Disclose any conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise, related to a particular manuscript

We are seeking individuals who have expertise in the following areas of expertise:

• Radiological technology
• Magnetic resonance imaging
• Radiation therapy
• Nuclear medicine
• Statistics
• Research methodology
• Ethics
• Management / leadership
• Educators

If you want to participate in the dissemination of knowledge through a global professional journal, please send your resume with a letter outlining your editing / writing experience to: editor@camrt.ca. For more information about peer review, please visit the journal website and select the “Peer Review” tab.

The CAMRT Education Advisory Council (EAC) advises and supports CAMRT staff and the Board of Directors on matters related to continuing professional development and entry-to-practice certification, bringing awareness to current and future trends, challenges or requirements that may impact delivery of education.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess the health environment to evaluate existing practices and processes related to both the competency required for medical radiation technologists (MRTs) at entry to practice and their continued professional development.
• Assess the health environment to identify challenges that must be met by the CAMRT to ensure the education required for future practice is reflective of the needs of all stakeholders.
• Identify and advise on activities that would promote the competencies required for safe and effective practice.
• To provide expertise for the development of guidelines, policies, processes and programs related to education for MRTs.
• To advise on future plans and priorities for entry-to-practice certification and continuing professional development.
• Assist CAMRT staff in communicating with stakeholders to further CAMRT’s strategic vision.

There are 4 current vacancies on Education Advisory Council:

• Accredited MRT program didactic educator – radiological technology or magnetic resonance
• Accredited MRT program clinical educator – radiological technology or magnetic resonance
• New MRT graduate – must have graduated within last 5 years
• Quebec representative

Interested candidates must be:

• A full practice member of the CAMRT
• Meet the criteria of the vacancies noted above
• Able to attend an annual 1-2 day meeting either in person or virtual

The term for the Council membership is 2 years (January 2023-January 2025), potential to renew for one additional 2-year term.

Please forward a current resume, a short expression of interest outlining how you meet the above selection criteria and why you would be an asset to the Education Advisory Council, along with two written references by September 12, 2022.

For more information and/or submission of application, please contact Carrie Bru, Director of Education at cbru@camrt.ca.

The CAMRT is looking to fill two vacancies on the Fellowship Committee.

Information on the new Fellowship Program can be found here: https://www.camrt.ca/professional-development/fellowship/

Purpose of the Fellowship Committee

• To develop, evaluate and maintain CAMRT’s new Fellowship Program

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Assess candidate’s eligibility requirements for program
2. Assess, monitor and approve candidate’s submissions to their Fellowship Portfolio, including:
3. Reviewing and approving point accumulations for the Pathways Phase
4. Reviewing and approving the Mentorship Project proposal
5. Evaluating capstone mentorship project
6. Evaluating reflective practice capstone paper
7. Recommend to Board of Directors the awarding of a FCAMRT
8. Develop and maintain the Candidate’s and committee member’s Handbook describing the Fellowship program
9. Collaborate with staff member liaison to promote the fellowship program

Applicants must have at least five years experience as an MRT.  Previous experience on professional committees and/or with activities outlined in the pathways to Fellowship is considered an asset.

Interested applicants must submit their curriculum vitae and expression of interest to  Agnesa Stoyanov, Manager of Certification at certification@camrt.ca by May 31, 2022.

The CAMRT is seeking a volunteer to represent the CAMRT on the Canadian Breast Cancer Screening Network (CBCSN). This volunteer will speak on behalf of CAMRT on any issues related to the mandate of the CBCSN.

Purpose of the CBCSN

The CBCSN will support the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)’s mandate to reduce the expected number of cancer cases, lessen the likelihood of Canadians dying from cancer and enhance the quality of life of those living with cancer. The CBCSN serves as a national platform for knowledge exchange to support the breast cancer screening community, improve the patient experience across the cancer journey and leverage expertise and make evidence-based recommendations to the cancer control system. The Network’s primary aim is to improve participation in and quality of breast cancer screening in Canada.

Interested candidates must:

• Be a full practice member of the CAMRT
• Be a practicing technologist in breast imaging
• Have knowledge of CAMRT initiatives supporting technologists in breast imaging
• Have knowledge and participated in CAR – Mammography Accreditation Program
• Have knowledge of national/provincial initiatives for breast screening and reporting processes

Responsibilities:

• To represent CAMRT speaking to breast screening issues providing information on CAMRT’s contribution to best practices in breast screening.
• To participate in workgroups when expertise as a breast screening technologist and/or CAMRT representative is required.
• To report to CAMRT on any issues that impact or would improve CAMRT initiatives related to best practices for breast screening and education.
• Consider or embed equity and cultural competency within Network priorities and actions.

The term for this Committee membership is 2 years (2022-2024) and is renewable once.

Please forward a current resume and expression of interest outlining how you meet the above selection criteria, and why you would be an asset to the committee, along with two written references by September 1, 2022 to Carrie Bru at cbru@camrt.ca.