MRI Technologist

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health is seeking an MRI Technologist in Halifax to operate MRI equipment and ensure patient safety. You will assess requisitions, screen for contraindications, position patients, perform imaging, and post-process scans for PACS transfer.

The role requires graduation from a recognized Medical Radiation Technology program, CAMRT/NSCMIRTP eligibility, and recent BLS certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this hybrid, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Medical Radiation Technology program.
• Current or eligible CAMRT registration required.
• Current or eligible NSCMIRTP licensure required.
• BLS certification within last 12 months or renewal equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and make independent technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate MRI equipment and accessory devices with supervision.
• Assess requisitions, obtain history, screen for MRI safety, and monitor patients.
• Position patients, select techniques, post-process images, and ensure data transfer to PACS.
• Maintain MRI safety and provide safety education; perform clerical duties related to patient care.

Skills

Independent decision making

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Bilingual/Multilingual (assets)

Education

Graduate of Medical Radiation Technology program

CAMRT registration eligible

NSCMIRTP licensure eligible

BLS certification (recent)

Job description

Company :IWK Health

Req ID: 226939
Department/Program: MRI, Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 1position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $38.743 - $49.1644/hour
Closing Date: 1-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.