Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services operates across multiple hospital sites in Edmonton, providing MRI imaging services within the Diagnostic Imaging Team. You will produce high-quality MRI images and prepare patients for examinations, working with physicians to support accurate diagnoses.

The MRI Technologist I role requires flexibility for evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts, with ongoing competency education and participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives across UAH, Stollery, MAHI,

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in MRI; CAMRT registration.
• One year of acute care experience in adult/pediatric settings.
• Proficiency with Radiant workflows and site protocols.

Responsibilities

• Produce and record MRI images for interpretation by a Radiologist or Cardiologist.
• Prepare and position patients per department protocols and review history.
• Maintain MRI equipment and ensure safety across shifts and sites.

Skills

MRI Safety

Patient Positioning

Image Quality Optimization

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MRI Diploma/Certificate

CAMRT Registration

Tools

Radiant workflows

Job description

Your Opportunity:

As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Team, you will work in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment with other service teams as part of the University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Mazankowski Hearth Institute, and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Our MRI Technologists are accountable for providing and delivering high quality patient care and MRI services in an effective, efficient, safe, and timely manner. Responsibilities include ensuring a high standard in patient and staff MRI Safety, preparing and positioning patients as per department protocols, operating the MRI equipment and optimizing image quality, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all patient record information, collaborating with a variety of healthcare providers, adhering to all applicable lawful regulations, policies, and procedures. MRI technologists assume an active role in continuing competency education, quality improvement processes, participates in student clinical training, and contribute to department, equipment, and physical facility upkeep and performance. This position requires the employee to work all assigned department shifts and locations across the site including evenings, weekends, overtime, and on-call. Supports any operational process needs and changes. Assumes an active role in key performance expectations and opportunities for growth and improvement.

Description:

As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist I, you will produce and record magnetic resonance images for interpretation by a Radiologist or Cardiologist for the purpose of diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. You will produce high quality diagnostic MRI images as ordered by a Physician, prepare and position patients for examination, review patient history, explain procedures, respond to the physical and psychological needs of patients throughout the scanning procedure, and maintain MRI equipment.

• Classification: MRI Technologist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: UAH, Stollery, MAHI, KEC MRI
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 16
• Shifts per cycle: 48
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.34
• Maximum Salary: $54.43
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program required or completion of certificate from an accredited MRI Technologist program plus a diploma from an accredited Program in Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications

One year of recent experience in an acute care Adult and Pediatric Centre. Demonstrated maintenance with AHS Required Organizational Learning (ROL) and ACMDTT Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Additional and enhanced practice authorization for venipuncture through ACMDTT. Demonstrated interest in achieving all of personal, department, technological growth, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in Radiant workflows and practice with UAH/Stollery/MAHI/KEC site protocols and MRI equipment as an asset. Enhanced practice authorization through the ACMDTT for Medication Administration.