MI MRI Technologist

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Island Health's Victoria General Hospital seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures, monitor patients, and ensure safety while operating MRI equipment. You will manage PACS-based image archiving and support multidisciplinary care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an accredited MRI program graduate with CAMRT RTMR certification and 3 years of MRI experience, including 2 years in acute settings. CPR/BLS certification may be required; work location is Victoria, BC.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Magnetic Resonance program and CAMRT RTMR designation.
• Three years recent MRI experience, including two years in an acute setting.
• CDH and WCG CPR/BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and operate acquisition equipment.
• Prepare and monitor supplies, ensure patient safety, and monitor patients.
• Archive images and manage patient data in PACS and related systems.

Skills

Image quality control

Microsoft Word/Excel

Workload organization

Effective communication

Education

CAMRT RTMR

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

PACS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Victoria General Hospital (VGH) - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

As per schedule

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$43.32 - $54.04

Paid FTE

NA

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

NA

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

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