MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging (Multi-Site)

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​Req ID: 212274
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: DI MRI
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 3-Nov-26
About the Opportunity

With considerable latitude for initiative and independent action, 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 i.e. hospital personnel, maintenance, and cleaning staff. 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. To fulfill this function, the technologist will perform imaging procedures and patient care duties. The MRI Technologist must consistently apply all safety rules and techniques applicable to the magnetic and radio frequency fields in use in the MRI environment ensuring technologists, patients, co-workers, and the public are adequately protected at all times.

Multi Site: This position is based out of QEII Health Sciences Centre (Victoria General and Halifax Infirmary) and may be scheduled to work out of the Dartmouth General Hospital.

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 Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT) licensure 

Previous MRI experience preferred

Demonstrate competency in I.V. insertion

Frequent independent decisions assessing diagnostic results recognizing the significance of all structures visualized, differentiating artifactual from normal or pathological, and improvising standard techniques in routine and non-routine circumstances

Ensures competency, and 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

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

Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

$38.74 - $47.50 hourly
$49.16 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.