MRI Technologist - Mississauga Hospital (Casual)

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; Full time

Job summary

This innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated MRI Technologist to join their Diagnostic Imaging team. In this role, you will perform MRI exams, ensuring the highest quality of patient care and technical performance of imaging equipment. You will be responsible for training new technologists and students, and maintaining a collaborative environment that aligns with the hospital's mission of providing compassionate and excellent care. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic setting with opportunities for professional growth and development in a community-focused healthcare environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must perform MRI exams and ensure effective operation of imaging equipment.
• Training of students and new technologists is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and evaluate image quality.
• Assess patient conditions and document procedures accurately.

Skills

MRI Exams

Patient Care

Technical/Medical Judgement

Troubleshooting Equipment

Education

Completion of MRI Certification Exam

Contrast Injection Course

Registration with CMRITO

Registration with CAMRT

Tools

Siemens MRI

Job description

Position: MRI Technologist
Dept/Health Program: Diagnostic Imaging
Posting ID: 1514
Status: Casual (x1)
Role Level: AT09.3 ($36.84 to $51.77)
Site: Mississauga Hospital (Must be able to work at all three sites as assigned. The Hospital retains the right to change assigned work location to any other THP site either permanently or temporarily based on operational needs. As part of our commitment to flexibility and growth, you may be required to cross-train in at least one other modality to support operational needs across THP)
Hours of Work/Shift: Available to work all shifts (8 hour shifts) including Weekends plus calls
Posted: January 27, 2025
Internal Deadline: February 3, 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

Qualifications:

An integral member of the Diagnostic Imaging department, MRI technologist responsibilities include:

• Performing MRI exams as outlined in the MRI procedure manual;
• Operating, troubleshooting, and ensuring that medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing effectively and efficiently;
• Completing all clerical aspects of exam completion;
• Training of students and new technologists;
• Continuing education as required by associations and needs of the department;
• All patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care;
• Observing and understanding hospital visions and values of teamwork, integrity, excellence, customer-focus, and innovation while maintaining patient confidentiality;
• Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned or requested;
• Performing other duties related to the job classification, as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures as outlined in MRI procedure Manual;
• Utilizes technical/medical judgement/knowledge to evaluate image quality, and adjusts accordingly;
• Ensures proper screening procedure for patient and anyone else entering magnet room;
• Assesses the patient’s condition prior to, during, and after procedures; maintains awareness of procedural complications and reactions during and after procedures; recognizes the conditions requiring immediate attention and initiates appropriate response; documents procedures to ensure precise and accurate procedural records are maintained;
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Completion of MRI Certification Exam required;
• Contrast injection course required;
• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologist of Ontario (CMRITO) required;
• Registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologist (CAMRT) is an asset;
• Experience with Siemens MRI is considered an asset.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca