Medical Imaging Technologist - OTIMROEPMQ Clinical Research (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre seeks a professional to conduct CT and MRI examinations for clinical studies. The position involves patient preparation, imaging operations, and collaboration with research teams in a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to clinical research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CT and MRI examinations for clinical studies.
• Prepare patients and explain procedures.
• Insert catheters and inject contrast agents as necessary.

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. It serves as the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and is affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC receives support from 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 RI-MUHC clinical studies.

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

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

General Duties

1. Receive and prepare patients, explaining the exam procedures.
2. Perform imaging examinations primarily in Computed Tomography (CT-Scan) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to the clinical research protocol and imaging manual for both adults and children. Use other imaging modalities as required by the study.
3. Insert catheters and inject contrast agents when necessary.
4. Book appointments with study coordinators.
5. Scan medical requisitions and print labels.
6. Anonymize and upload images using web portals to transmit to sponsors and respond to queries.
7. Ensure safety around magnetic fields and equipment conformity.
8. Upload images to PACS.
9. Meet with research teams upon request.
10. Act as liaison between study coordinators and research radiologists.
11. Perform any other tasks assigned by the manager.