MI MRI Technologist - (216027)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an MRI Technologist to join their multidisciplinary team in Victoria, ensuring quality patient-centered care through advanced MRI techniques. The ideal candidate will hold accreditation in Magnetic Resonance and have a solid history of working in acute settings, with essential problem-solving and communication skills required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years recent, related experience; including two (2) years MRI experience.
• Ability to foster good public relations and keep current with technological developments.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI special procedures and monitor equipment.
• Receive and complete requisitions, forms and reports.
• Patient monitoring and operating acquisition equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organization

Technical Proficiency

Education

Graduation from an accredited Magnetic Resonance program

Certification as Technologist in Magnetic Resonance (RTMR)

Tools

PACS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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

https://jd.viha.ca/JD739.pdf