Head MR Technologist

University of British Columbia - Staff; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top educational institution in Vancouver is seeking a Head MR Technologist to manage their MRI Suite at the BCCH MRI Research Facility. The successful candidate will oversee protocol development for MR research studies and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols. They will manage and support MR Technologists and maintain quality control for imaging data. Ideally, candidates have CMART Certification and at least 3 years of experience in pediatric medical imaging, demonstrating a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified clinical MR Technologist with CMART Certification.
• At least 3 years experience working with children in a pediatric hospital environment.
• At least 3 years experience in Medical Imaging Discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MRI Suite of the BCCH MRI Research Facility.
• Develop protocols for MR research studies.
• Accountable for a Quality Control Program.

Skills

Clinical MR Technologist skills

Equity, diversity, and inclusion awareness

Safety protocol adherence

Education

CMART Certification

Experience in pediatric hospital setting

Job description

Job Summary

The Head MR Technologist will be responsible for managing the MRI Suite of the BCCH MRI Research Facility. The position includes management of the MRI Programme and a quality control program, managing, training and orienting new staff, coordinating work activities, managing imaging data as well as participating in the approval and development of protocols for MR research studies. The primary place of work is the BCCH Research MRI Facility which is a standard MR imaging facility where care and attention to the risk of high field strength magnetic fields is required.

Work Performed

• Develop Protocols for MR Research Studies
  • Set up customized protocols for research and clinical use
  • Optimize imaging parameters
  • Document and strictly control parameters to maintain high scientific standards
• Participate in the Protocol Review Committee meetings
  • The committee is responsible for approving proposed MR research and the Head Tech is an important part of the committee.
  • Determine if the study is feasible on the current system and what time is likely to be required per study
  • Indicate what protocol development is required before commencing the study
• Management of the MRI Suite Safety
  • Responsible for development and implementation of and adherence to safety protocols for the 3T magnet.
  • Ensure that all maintenance, cleaning staff, students and all others in the area are properly informed on the specificity of the MRI and proper maintenance of such
  • Chair MRI Safety Committee as MRI Safety Officer
  • Manages MRI Areas (MRI control Room, MRI Magnet Room, Electrical Room, Anaesthesia Bay)
  • Provides safety Training for BCCHR Facilities Staff, BCCHR Staff, UBC Staff and others
  • On call for emergency situations or issues regarding the MRI Facility, MRI Magnet, MRI Chiller, or power issues or failures
• Accountable for a Quality Control Program
  • Includes weekly analyses such as gradient stability and spectroscopy QC
  • A gradient stability test will be performed daily in addition to shorter weekly tests
  • Helium level checks and cryogen checks as well as periodic image quality checks.
  • Monitor equipment performance and troubleshot technical problems
  • Organizes Maintenance schedule for all equipment in the MRI Areas with GE Healthcare, PHSA Biomedical Engineering, BCCHR Facilities, HVAC
• Imaging Data Management
  • Oversee record keeping and data management of acquired imaging data
  • Ensure all researchers have access to their study data while maintaining confidentiality
• Coordinate Work Activities
  • Recruits, manages and trains MR Technologists
  • Supervision and training of all additional MR technologists
  • Ensure staff adheres to strict research protocols
  • Coordinate and manage the scheduling of research subjects, staff and MR time
  • Presents regular research updates and makes recommendations to the Imaging Supervisory Group
• Technical Orientation of new Staff and Researchers
  • Orient trainees/techs to the RF coils, scanner functions etc.
  • Ensure all new staff adhere the safety protocols
• Administrative duties
  • Keep track of inventory of consumables and ordering
  • Review and Approval of casual hours in UBC System
  • Scheduling of casual for work days
  • In charge of updating and filling out billings for MRI usage times and billing notes
  • Resolves issues and discrepancies with billings
  • Membership and participation in the Operations Committee
  • Create policies for BCCH MRI Research Facility
  • Oversee DAP Processes - Reviewing and updating Documents, Policies and procedures - creating new policies

These duties may be subject to change and the MRI Tech may be required to perform any additional duties as necessary to support the operation of the BCCH MRI Research Facility.

Supervision Given

• MR Research Technologists
• Functional direction of all staff and volunteers for issues of safety

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified clinical MR Technologist with CMART Certification. At least 3 years experience working with children in a pediatric hospital setting. At least 3 years experience working in MR in a pediatric hospital setting. At least 3 years experience working in Medical Imaging Discipline.
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous supervisory position managing both clinical imaging staff and/or other professionals preferred. Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations. Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and take appropriate action. Ability to exercise sound judgment. Ability to effectively recruit, train, supervise, and motivate employees. Ability to identify, obtain, and effectively manage organizational resources e.g., people, materials, assets, budgets. Ability to conduct needs analyses, plan, organize, manage, monitor, complete, and evaluate projects within allocated time and resources. Ability to perform data modeling functions. Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures. Ability to exercise tact and discretion.

Important Statements

These duties may be subject to change and the MRI Tech may be required to perform any additional duties as necessary to support the operation of the BCCH MRI Research Facility.