MRI Specialty Technologist, Medical Imaging – Permanent Part-Time (0.6)

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children's Treatment Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement

Job summary

CHEO in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dynamic MRI Technologist to join the Medical Imaging team. The role involves pediatric imaging across neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiac studies, with collaboration among radiologists and anesthesia staff.

Applicants must have MR post-diploma, MRI certification, CMRITO registration, and BCLS, with strong safety and documentation practices. The position requires on-call flexibility and participation in teaching student technologists, with bilingual

Qualifications

• Post diploma in MR or recognized equivalent with MRI Certification or completion within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care in neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiac imaging.
• Liaise with radiologists, sedation area staff, technologists and anaesthesia for anaesthetic patients.
• Perform scans on neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiac cases.
• Ensure magnet safety for patients and staff.
• Maintain accurate computer and image records with patient data.
• Troubleshoot imaging and ancillary equipment for efficiency.
• Stay updated on Medical Imaging trends and developments.
• Participate in shift rotations and on-call coverage.
• May teach student technologists.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team player

Bilingual (FR/EN)

Education

Post diploma in MR or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $41.85-$51.77

Job Description:

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is one of the few stand-stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers – all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system. Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that’s provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO’s Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children’s health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada’s best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024, 2025 and 2026 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada’s Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Medical Imaging Patient Service Unit is expanding their services and seeking dynamic individuals. The MRI technologist will work with the MR team.

• Duties will consist of, but not be limited to:
• Provide exceptional patient care in a variety of clinical cases which include neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiac imaging.
• Liaise with the radiologists, sedation area staff, technologists and anaesthesia for anaesthetic patients.
• Perform scans on a variety of clinical cases which include neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal and cardiac
• Responsible for magnet safety for patients and staff
• Maintaining accurate computer and image records with all relevant and required patient and exam information
• Trouble shooting and ensuring that medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner
• Keep abreast of current trends and new developments in Medical Imaging
• Will be required to participate in all shift rotations and on call coverage.
• May also be required to participate in teaching student technologists
• Any other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a post diploma in MR or recognized equivalent with MRI Certification or completion within 6 months of hire (Essential)
• Three (3) years pediatric radiography experience (Preferred)
• CMRITO current registration (Essential)
• OARMS registration (Preferred)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Essential)
• Cross sectional anatomy course (Preferred)
• Computer literacy (Essential)
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Ability to work effectively as a team member, as well as work as an autonomous professional (Essential)
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions, to be patient and family focused with customer service orientation
• Available to work on call/stand by/week-end/holidays as required (Essential)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred)

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa.

Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere benefits employee communications training and skills development community involvement