Charge MRI Technologist - Full-Time - Diagnostic Imaging

Brockville General Hospital; Brockville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockville General Hospital is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist to join the inaugural MRI team as Charge Technologist. You will report to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiovascular Diagnostics and lead day-to-day operations, quality assurance, and protocol development.

Ideal candidates have registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario, 2+ years as Charge Technologist, and extensive PACS and safety experience.

Qualifications

• Must have superior theoretical and technological knowledge related to MRI
• Must have knowledge of functioning of MRI department and multitasking in a busy department
• Experience with scheduling, day-to-day operations, workflow optimisation, and complex scan development
• Experience writing policies, procedures, protocol knowledge, MRI safety and guidelines
• Clearance and knowledge of implants and scan conditions
• Demonstrated leadership in meetings/huddles
• Commitment to ongoing learning and staff development
• Advocacy for patients and staff
• Strong customer service with patients and colleagues
• Ability to organize inpatient flows
• Ability to supervise safety training for all MRI staff

Responsibilities

• Perform all the duties of an MRI technologist
• Oversee day-to-day MRI service operations under management
• Conduct quality assurance procedures
• Review requisitions and gather information for special populations
• Collaborate with radiologist on imaging protocol and safety considerations
• Ensure MRI unit is properly cared for and maintained
• Develop and update policies, procedures and forms
• Lead safety training for MRI staff
• Coordinate with vendors, IT, quality/risk and other charge technologists

Skills

MRI expertise

Leadership

Communication

Patient flow management

Multitasking in busy department

Continuing education

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Clinical problem solving

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

MRI registration Ontario

Accredited MRI program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Requirements:

Are you an ambitious Charge technologist looking for an opportunity? This is an exciting time to be part of the inaugural MRI team at Brockville General Hospital.

Reporting to the Manager, Diagnostic Imaging and Cardiovascular Diagnostics, we are seeking an experienced MRI Technologist with superior theoretic and technological knowledge related to MRI, the overall operations of the service, and a deep commitment to a safe MRI environment. A Charge Technologist that has sound judgement and strong leadership abilities that will deliver excellent patient care.

Education and Experience

• Current MRI registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
• Graduate of an accredited magnetic resonance imaging program
• Minimum of 7 years’ full-time experience as an MRI technologist required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ full time experience as an MRI Charge technologist required.
• Superior PACS knowledge, IV skills, and correcting error messages.
• Experience writing policies, procedures, protocol knowledge, MRI safety and guidelines required.
• Clearance and knowledge of clearing implants and scan conditions.
• Scheduling efficiency experience, day to day operations, workflow, expert in complex scans, troubleshooting equipment, developing efficient scans with quality image positive coaching and development experience with staff and students required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have superior theoretical and technological knowledge related to MRI
• Must have knowledge of functioning of MRI department and multitasking in a busy department.
• Organizing inpatients and patient flows
• Must show evidence of maintaining clinical competence and advancement through continuing education.
• Must be able to lift (coils up to 35 lbs), bend and turn without restrictions as required to perform duties
• Must exhibit excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills and abilities.
• Must be able to lead a meeting and / or huddle
• Must have a desire to learn, grow and collaborate within a team environment.
• Must be an advocate for patients, staff, the department and the hospital.
• Must have superior customer service commitment when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other member of the community and public.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Perform all the duties of an MRI technologist
• Ensure the MRI service is operating in accordance with the Canadian Association of Radiologists standards, Accreditation Canada standards, Health Canada.
• Under the direction of management, helps oversees the day-to-day operations of the service.
• Perform and record quality assurance procedures
• Review all requisitions, and gather additional information for special patient populations
• Work with the radiologist to determine the imaging protocol, prioritization and any safety considerations
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of the MRI unit
• Develop and update policies, procedures and forms
• Organize and lead safety training for all staff who could enter the MRI Suite
• Collaborate with the vendors, IMIT, quality and risk, other DI charge technologists and leadership.

Brockville General Hospital values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is strongly committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Brockville General Hospital welcomes all applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Brockville General Hospital will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Brockville General Hospital will support and assist applicants with disabilities in the recruitment process. For information or to discuss any specific needs you may have in the interview process or in any testing required of candidates, please contact Human Resources at 613-345-5649 ext. 51453.

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As a designated Rural Community Hospital, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses working at Brockville General Hospital may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit www.Canada.ca for details.