MRI Technologist - Weekend Shifts

Mayfair Diagnostics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 6,199,000 - 8,266,000; Part time

Job summary

Mayfair Diagnostics seeks a Part-Time MRI Technologist to operate MRI scanners and related equipment on Saturdays and Sundays in Calgary. The position includes a $3 per hour weekend premium.

The role involves patient preparation, screening, and coordination of contrast studies under CAMRT guidelines. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety, maintaining equipment, and supporting a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment that serves patients, physicians, radiologists, and staff.

Qualifications

• Certification in MRI technology from an accredited college or university.
• Active CAMRT membership and Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and MRI - MRI Tech credentials.
• CPR/First Aid certification and IV certification are required.
• Technically inclined and adaptable to new MRI equipment.
• Enjoys teamwork and strong communication with patients and staff.
• Proficient with computer applications and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI scanner(s) and accessories per CSS Alberta standards.
• Verifies patient identification and keeps confidentiality.
• Explains procedures and assists patient positioning and transport.
• Maintains equipment performance and reports issues promptly.
• Coordinates contrast examinations with attending physicians and supervises when required.
• Participates in orientation and training of new staff and adheres to safety guidelines.

Skills

CAMRT membership

CPR/First Aid

IV certification

MRI tech knowledge

Technically adaptable

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

MRI technology certification

CPR/First Aid certification

IV certification

Job description

Status: Part-Time Permanent

Location: Mayfair, Private Services

Hours: Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

As these are weekend shifts, they're eligible for an additional $3 per hour premium.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) team supports the overall mission, vision, and values of Mayfair Diagnostics. Our mission is to improve people's lives, one focused image and one caring, compassionate human touch at a time. Our vision is a world in which every person has clarity about their health. These are achieved through our values of excellence, curiosity, passion, collaboration, and service.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment housing state-of-the-art technology in a progressive proactive health environment. We work in a team environment founded on cooperation and a positive workplace. This position provides an important opportunity to promote the services offered by Mayfair Diagnostics. It is often the first point of contact with patients, clients, physicians, radiologists, and employees.

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist is responsible for operating the MRI scanner(s), accessory equipment, and performing examinations in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta standards and guidelines while adhering to CAMRT standards of practice and code of ethics.

Responsibilities:

Provides quality assurance in the care of the patient

• Ensures accuracy of consultation request is verified in all cases without error
• Ensures that there are no errors in patient identification
• Ensures complete and accurate patient screening
• Explains the procedure to patient
• Assists patients to facilitate transport and positions
• Ensures that all patient needs are fulfilled as they arise
• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
• Fulfills requisitions for MR imaging services to patients without delay
• Performs routine performance checks on equipment functions.
• Reports non-operational equipment or equipment failure to the site manager or Infrastructure
• Ensures that materials, procedure area, and patients are prepared for the procedure
• Coordinates the attending physician present for all contrast examinations, to ensure they are all properly supervised, and safely carried out
• Ensures that departmental imaging quality standards are maintained
• Assists in orientating and evaluating new employees to routines and standards
• Performs examinations in the allocated time
• Participates in educational programs, seminars, in-services, and workshops deemed appropriate Performs some non-technical duties

Performs some non-technical duties

• Ensures that relevant prior exams are available for reporting
• Maintains an ongoing familiarity with office duties and performing those duties when necessary to assist reception
• Documents all instances of injury or incident utilizing appropriate report forms
• Performs other non-technical duties as assigned by the manager

Maintains assigned area

• Ensures the presence of area supplies daily
• Ensures clean linen is stocked
• Orders and replenishes supplies as required
• Cleans and disinfects all work areas after each patient

Maintain compliance with

• The Mayfair Employee Policy Manual
• The Mayfair MRI Policy and Procedure Manual
• The Mayfair Quality Management Systems Manual
• The Privacy Policy Manual and Privacy Procedures Manual
• Observes magnetic resonance safety guidelines (as per the MRI Policy and Procedure manual and as per licensing requirements

Perform other related duties as required

• Accepts assignments and follows direction of manager

What you will you bring to the role

• Certification in MRI technology from an accredited college or university
• Active credentials and membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and MRI - MRI Tech
• Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT), Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR/First Aid and IV certification is required
• Technically inclined and easily adaptable to new equipment and protocols
• Ability to be trained and work on different MRI scanners
• Excellent interpersonal, versatility, and communication skills
• Ability to be a team player with the ability to work independently
• Must be perceptive, have initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy
• Computer skills in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office suite are beneficial