MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to oversee MRI suite operations and ensure high-quality patient care. This role involves performing complex imaging procedures, collaborating with a dynamic team, and maintaining safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to continuous learning. With a focus on patient-centered care, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community while working in a supportive and diverse workplace. Join a team that values your expertise and dedication!

Benefits

Signing bonus of $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited MRI Technology school and CAMRT certification required.
• Previous MRI experience preferred; competency in I.V. insertion needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of MRI suites and ensure patient requisitions meet standards.
• Perform imaging procedures while applying safety rules in MRI environment.

Skills

MRI Technology

I.V. insertion

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Competency in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of MRI Technology

CAMRT MRI exam and certification

NSCMIRTP licensure

Job description

MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging (Signing Bonus Available)

Req ID: 159064
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: DI Mammography
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

The MRI Technologist has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of all designated MRI suites including instruction of students and direction of staff while in the area. Ensuring information of the patient requisitions meet departmental standards and correlating clinical history with examinations to be performed, the MRI Technologist assumes responsibility for complex procedures designated via indirect supervision of the radiologist. The technologist will perform imaging procedures and patient care duties while consistently applying all safety rules and techniques applicable to the magnetic and radio frequency fields in use in the MRI environment.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) MRI exam and certification
  Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Previous MRI experience preferred
• Demonstrate competency in I.V. insertion
• Frequent independent decisions assessing diagnostic results recognizing the significance of all structures visualized
• Ensures competency, maintains an ongoing interest in updating knowledge on new equipment and procedures
• Practices excellent patient care; demonstrating courtesy, kindness and understanding using effective communication skills
• Operates computer system in regard to patient information
• Highly adaptable professional who can think critically and thrive as a member of a dynamic team
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$36.88 - $44.11 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.