MRI Technologist: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist to join the Unity Health Toronto MRI team. You will perform routine and complex MR exams, following CMITO standards, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

The role requires MRT MR designation, CMRITO registration, BCLS, and the ability to work various shifts including on-call. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) required
• MRT (MR) designation required
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) preferred
• Cross-sectional anatomy, IV Administration and Contrast Injection courses preferred
• Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding and stressful environment
• Ability to work various shifts, on-call shifts and short-notice shifts
• Ability to make decisions, problem solve and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Recent related MR Technologist experience in a hospital environment
• Excellent work performance and attendance record
• Excellent critical thinking, multi-tasking and judgement skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and conflict management skills
• Excellent teaching skills
• Maintain continuing education and stay current on future trends in MRI
• Available to work days, evening, overnight, weekends, stats and call

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality diagnostic images and post-processing reformats
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered principles and care
• Demonstrated ability to ensure patient and staff safety in the MR Environment
• Proven ability to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, staff, clinicians, and others in-person, electronically and over the telephone.
• Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds in order to obtain necessary information accurately and also explain clinical procedures and practices
• Ability to work independently and as a team member to maximize scanner utilization and efficient workflow
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot MRI and ancillary equipment and report any issues in a timely manner
• Perform accurate and consistent documentation for the MR exams and relevant information pertaining to the patient¿s care
• Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures
• Participate in learner education and new staff training
• Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned, or requested; performing other duties related to the job classification, as required
• Proven ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast paced environment

Job description

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist to join the Unity Health Toronto MRI team. You will perform routine and complex MR exams, following CMITO standards, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality imaging.

The role requires MRT MR designation, CMRITO registration, BCLS, and the ability to work various shifts including on-call. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced hospital environment.