MRI Technologist

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax seeks an MRI Technologist to operate MRI equipment, assess requisitions, screen for safety, and provide patient care. The role includes post-processing and PACS data transfer, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Requirements include graduation from a recognized Medical Radiation Technology program, CAMRT and NSCMIRTP eligibility, BLS certification, and strong teamwork and communication skills. Signing bonus and relocation support are available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized school of Medical Radiation Technology.
• Registration with CAMRT and NSCMIRTP required or eligible.
• Heart and Stroke BLS certification within the last 12 months or renewal.
• Ability to make independent technical decisions and work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Willingness to participate in continuing education; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI and related equipment with minimal supervision; ensure safe, accurate imaging.
• Assess requisitions, obtain history, screen for MRI safety and contrast reactions.
• Provide patient care, position patients, and monitor during procedures.
• Post-process images and transfer data to PACS; maintain MRI safety education.

Skills

Independent decisions

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Continuing education

Multilingual skills

Education

Graduate of Medical Radiation Technology program

CAMRT registration or eligibility

NSCMIRTP licensure or eligibility

BLS certification within last 12 months or renewal

Job description

Job Title: MRI Technologist (Signing and Relocation bonus available)

Company : IWK Health

Department/Program: MRI, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation: $38.743 - $49.1644 /hour

Closing Date: 27-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a one-time Signing Bonus of $10,000. In turn, a Return of Service will be required for a (2) two-year period.

External successful applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5000.00 relocation support.

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

The MRI Technologist, under the general supervision of the area supervisor and department manager is responsible for the operation of the MRI and accessory equipment requiring minimum supervision, independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative. Performing MRI procedures for the purpose of medical diagnosis including: assessing requisitions for appropriate examinations; obtaining pertinent history and screening patients for MRI safety and possible contrast reactions, providing patient care and monitoring of patients, selecting techniques and positioning patients; post-processing acquired images, maintaining an MRI safe environment and providing MRI safety education, practicing sterile techniques when required; and performance of clerical duties related to the care of the patient including ensuring the accuracy and transfer of data to PACS.

Hours of Work

75 hours biweekly, plus rotational standby and callback.

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized school of Medical Radiation Technology required.
• Current or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) required.
• Current or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) required.
• Successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) Program in the last 12 months required or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and work as part of an interdisciplinary team, required.
• Must be willing to obtain continuing education.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.