Team Lead, MRI - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Bridgewater; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Lunenburg County seeks a Team Lead for the MRI Department. The successful candidate will supervise operations and perform clinical duties. Applicants should have significant experience as an MRI technologist and strong leadership abilities. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range from $38.43 to $49.74 and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' recent experience as an MRI technologist in a hospital setting.
• Strong leadership with progressive responsibilities in a imaging department.
• Demonstrates ongoing interest in updating knowledge of MRI equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the MRI Department.
• Perform clinical duties within MRI technology as required.
• Ensure quality patient care and promote safety protocols.

Skills

MRI safety knowledge

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Graduate of accredited MRI program

CAMRT MRI certification

NSCMIRTP MRI licensure

Formal management course

Job description

Overview

Req ID: 208934
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: DI MRI SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% x 1)
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 25-Sep-25

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. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for the organization and the supervision of the daily operation of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Department in the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at Nova Scotia Health. In addition to the above-noted supervisory role, the successful applicant will also perform clinical duties within their field of competency.

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 certification
• Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) MRI licensure
• Minimum (3) three years’ recent experience required working as a MRI technologist in a hospital setting
• MRSO course and certification preferred
• Formal management course preferred
• Demonstrates in-depth working knowledge of MRI safety, protocols and MRI sequence optimization
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibilities in a multi-modality/site imaging department
• Ensures competency, and maintains an ongoing interest in updating knowledge on new equipment, MRI safety and procedures

• Practices excellent patient care; demonstrating courtesy, kindness and understanding using effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize upon short notice while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-developed decision-making, analytical, interpretation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Conflict management skills and knowledge of appropriate resources
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $49.74 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\'veApplied

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.

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.