MI MRI Technologist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Courtenay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority in Courtenay is seeking an MRI Technologist to join a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting. Under supervision, you will perform MRI procedures, prepare supplies, monitor patients, and operate acquisition equipment.

You must have CAMRT certification, graduation from an accredited MRI program, and at least three years of related experience including two years MRI in an acute setting. CPR/first aid training may be required per site policy.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Magnetic Resonance program and CAMRT certification.
• Three (3) years recent MRI experience, including two (2) years in an acute setting, or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and operate acquisition equipment.
• Receive requisitions, prepare supplies and monitor patients.
• Maintain image quality, safety standards and documentation in PACS/medical records.

Skills

Image quality

Radiation safety

PACS familiarity

MS Office

Workflow coordination

Communication

Education

Accredited MRI program

CAMRT certification

Tools

PACS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0600-1400, 700-1500, 730-1530, 1100-1900, 1400-2200

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.32 - $54.04

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 8 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under general supervision, and reporting to the MRI supervisor or designate, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing client-centered care, the MRI Technologist performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) special procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, forms and reports; preparing and monitoring supplies and equipment; patient monitoring; and operating acquisition equipment, including archiving acquired images, and computerized patient data systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from an accredited Magnetic Resonance program and designation as a certified Technologist in Magnetic Resonance (RTMR) with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Three (3) years recent, related experience, including two (2) years MRI experience in an acute setting; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CDH and WCG only: CPR Certificate - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of image quality assessment and control and diagnostic equipment procedures, radiation safety and quality control standards and practices.
• Demonstrate proficient skills with the Microsoft suite of applications, including Word and Excel, and medical imaging computerized applications, such as PACS.
• Ability to organize and coordinate workload
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish priorities in collaboration with others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to foster good public relations
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computer utilizing a variety of specialized software applications and electronic information systems
• Demonstrated willingness to keep current with technological developments in the field
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position