Medical Radiation Technologist - MRI

Timmins and District Hospital; Timmins; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in Timmins, Ontario, is seeking a Medical Radiation Technologist to coordinate MRI service activities. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality diagnostic images and adherence to safety standards. The position is part-time 0.8 FTE primarily on nights. Starting salary is $36.84/hour with the opportunity to enroll in a pension plan. Bilingualism is an asset.

Benefits

Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Therapists of Ontario.
• Physical capacity to perform medium work and long periods of standing or sitting required.
• Employment history demonstrating regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and document MRI Service activities.
• Adhere to hospital policies and practices.
• Provide high-quality imaging for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Image review for Quality Assurance

Teamwork

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Eligibility for Canadian Association of Medical Radiological Technologists

MRI Certification

Job description

Overview

To co-ordinate, perform and document all activities involved in the MRI Service in DI. Exercises professional judgment in performance of duties and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics.

Position Requirements:

• Must be eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Medical Radiological Technologists and be registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Therapists of Ontario.
• Must possess the ability to perform position responsibilities which require the precise attainment of strict limits, tolerance and standards and to make independent decisions to ensure optimal patient care and efficient operation of the department.
• Must possess the verbal ability to communicate orally with patients, physicians and other medical personnel in order to give and receive information or instruction and to write clear and accurate technical reports.
• Must possess the numerical ability to make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately for a particular treatment plan, to ascertain the amount of radiation reaching a particular body area.
• Must possess the perception to review images for Quality Assurance Purposes.
• Must have the physical capacity to perform medium work, requiring lifting and positioning of equipment and patients and the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Employment history, which demonstrates regular attendance at work.
• Multi-Modality Experience would be an asset; MRI Certification is mandatory.
• Part-time 0.8 FTE Nights.

Position Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the development of departmental philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Enforces all established policies and procedures of the program.
• a) To adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• b) To appraise them, report their effectiveness and make recommendations to the Manager of Diagnostic Imaging/Cardiopulmonary
• c) To understand and respect the responsibilities of associates in the hospital and to support them wherever possible in the achievement of their objectives.
• d) To be a team player, support the team leader to ensure optimal patient care.
• To provide high quality diagnostic images for all patients referred to the Department of Diagnostic Imaging.
• To take all necessary precautions for the protection of patients by adhering to the Federal and Provincial standards.
• To maintain strict confidentiality of all patient and hospital information.
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with imaging staff, other departments, medical staff and community agencies and to inform them of any changes or developments which may affect them.
• To maintain good public relations by making the hospital resources known to the community and by utilizing the resources of the community for the benefit of the patient and the hospital.
• To ensure a healthy and safe working environment in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines.
• To adhere to the Standards of Practice for Medical Radiation Technologists.
• To assist with the training of MRI students as required under the direction of the Clinical Instructor.
• Position will be primarily night shifts, with 2 weekend day shifts per month to maintain day shift competencies (subject to change based on staffing).
• Bilingualism (French and English) would be considered an asset.
• All other duties, as outlined in the Job Description.
• All TADH staff members must follow the COVID-19 vaccination series in accordance with the most up-to-date vaccine guidance provided by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary of $36.84/hour; $71,838.00/year (As per Step 1 of the OPSEU collective agreement.)

Option to enroll into Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit their résumé to the Department of Human Resources, Timmins and District Hospital, 700 Ross Avenue East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 8P2. Telephone [phone]; Fax [phone]; Attention: Human Resources, email [e-mail].

Timmins and District Hospital will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their response; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live, serve, and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.

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