Medical Imaging Technologist - OTIMROEPMQ Clinical Research (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

McGill University Health Centre seeks a skilled Medical Imaging Technician to perform CT and MRI examinations under the supervision of the Technical Platform Manager at the Centre for Innovative Medicine. This role involves patient preparation, imaging procedures, and coordination with study teams to ensure high-quality clinical research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting CT and MRI examinations.
• Understanding of imaging protocols and safety guidelines.
• Ability to interact effectively with patients.

Responsibilities

• Receives and prepares patients for examinations.
• Performs imaging examinations as per clinical protocols.
• Acts as the liaison between study coordinators and radiologists.

Skills

Patient Interaction

CT Scan Procedures

MRI Techniques

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Radiography or Medical Imaging

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 (MRI) examinations for the RI-MUHC clinical studies.

The Centre for Innovative Medicine is located in the new Glen site hospital, which is a unique center in Canada of 5000 m² 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, using other imaging modalities as per the study requirements.
3. Inserts catheter and injects contrast agents, if required.
4. Books the appointments with the study coordinators.
5. Scans the medical requisitions and prints labels.
6. Anonymizes and uploads images using various web portals to transmit to the sponsor and answers queries.
7. Ensures security around the magnetic field and conformity of equipment.
8. Uploads images to PACS.
9. Meets the research teams, on request.
10. Acts as the liaison between the study coordinators and research radiologists.
11. Performs any other tasks as assigned by the manager.