Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist P1

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Pension plan

Transit pass discount (50%)

Unionized roles

Job summary

Providence Health Care in Vancouver is hiring MRI Technologists to support the Diagnostic Imaging department. This temporary position offers an opportunity to apply expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment and reports to the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Supervisor.

Examinations are performed per policy; duties include requisitions, data entry into EHR, patient preparation, and operation of MRI equipment.

Qualifications

• Certified with CAMRT (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
• Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice.
• One (1) year recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI examinations according to established procedures, including completing requisitions, positioning patients, explaining procedures, and operating imaging equipment.
• Monitors patients during procedures, responds to potential emergencies, and performs CPR if necessary.
• Conducts image studies using MRI equipment, checks patient identification, and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Facilitates workflow by ensuring requisition information meets standards, regulating examination time, and coordinating porters.
• Performs quality control tasks, schedules equipment tests, records results, and reports equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, conducts quality assurance checks, and monitors departmental protocols.
• Maintains designated work area by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and notifying the supervisor of equipment needs.
• Demonstrates procedures and equipment usage to staff, participates in orientation of new employees.
• Enters data into radiology and hospital information systems, responds to inquiries from clinical areas, and compiles workload statistical reports.

Skills

MRI techniques

Patient care

Data entry

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

CPR techniques

Education

CAMRT certification

IV therapy training

CPR - BCLS

1 year related experience

Tools

PACS/RIS

Imaging equipment

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $43.32/Hr. - CAD $54.04/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes.

Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

We are currently hiring MRI Technologists to support our Diagnostic Imaging department. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment!

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, performs

• MRI examinations in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Receives and completes requisitions for procedures.
• Enters relevant data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Prepares examination trays and patients for specific procedures.
• Operates computerized imaging equipment, including processing and archiving data.
• Monitors patients during procedures and equipment performance.

Please note that this is a temporary position with an end date of March 15, 2028.

Education

• Certified with CAMRT (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
• Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice.
• One (1) year recent, related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current MRI theory and practices within a client/family centered model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with medical imaging equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/radiology information systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.
• Demonstrated skill in MRI techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary $43.32 to $54.04 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
• Comprehensive benefits These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

Your Day to Day

• Performs MRI examinations according to established procedures, including completing requisitions, positioning patients, explaining procedures, and operating imaging equipment.
• Monitors patients during procedures, responds to potential emergencies, and performs CPR if necessary.
• Conducts image studies using MRI equipment, checks patient identification, and reports equipment malfunctions.
• Facilitates workflow by ensuring requisition information meets standards, regulating examination time, and coordinating porters.
• Performs quality control tasks, schedules equipment tests, records results, and reports equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement programs, conducts quality assurance checks, and monitors departmental protocols.
• Maintains designated work area by cleaning equipment, stocking supplies, and notifying the supervisor of equipment needs.
• Demonstrates procedures and equipment usage to staff, participates in orientation of new employees.
• Enters data into radiology and hospital information systems, responds to inquiries from clinical areas, and compiles workload statistical reports.

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.