Medical Imaging Technologist - OTIMROEPMQ Clinical Research (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is seeking a skilled imaging technician to conduct CT and MRI examinations in accordance with clinical research protocols. The successful candidate will interact with patients, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with study teams. This position is located at the innovative Glen site hospital dedicated exclusively to clinical studies.

Qualifications

• Experience with CT and MRI examinations.
• Knowledge of imaging protocols and safety guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts CT and MRI examinations as per clinical research protocols.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures thoroughly.
• Acts as a liaison between coordinators and radiologists.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Safety Compliance

Imaging Techniques

Education

Certification in Radiography or similar

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre located in Montreal, Quebec. The Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary

Under the supervision of the Technical Platform Manager - Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM), and following established governmental guidelines and regulations, the incumbent is responsible for conducting primarily computed tomography (CT Scan) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations for the RI-MUHC clinical studies.

The Centre for Innovative Medicine is located in the new Glen site hospital, a unique 5000 m² facility dedicated exclusively to clinical research.

More information on the CIM: http://rimuhc.ca/research-centres

General Duties

1. Receives and prepares patients and explains the exam to patients.
2. Performs imaging examinations primarily in Computed Tomography (CT-Scan), as well as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as per the clinical research protocol and the imaging manual in adults and children; uses other imaging modalities as per study requirements.
3. Inserts catheter and injects contrast agents, if required.
4. Books appointments with the study coordinators.
5. Scans medical requisitions and prints labels.
6. Anonymizes and uploads images using various web portals to transmit to the sponsor and responds to queries.
7. Ensures safety around the magnetic field and equipment conformity.
8. Uploads images to PACS.
9. Meets with research teams upon request.
10. Acts as the liaison between study coordinators and research radiologists.
11. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the manager.