MRI Technologist

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

Don’t miss a great opportunity to join our award-wining organization. SickKids has been voted one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 10th year in a row. We’ve been recognized as a top employer for young people, a top family friendly employer, and a top employer in the GTA.

We are looking for a qualified MRT(MR) to join our team.

Compensation

Min-$43.47/hour Max-$54.63/hour. Starting rate commensurate with experience

Here’s What You’ll Love

• Enhancing children’s health and changing the lives of children and their families every day
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you’ll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• A culture of safety for both the patient and staff.
• Being a part of the expert interprofessional care team driving hospital wide changes and beyond.
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits and a defined-benefit pension plan.
• An academic and learning environment, awards and bursaries, mentoring programs, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Here’s What You’ll Get To Do

• Produce quality medical images upon the request of a physician while ensuring the safety of patients, their family members and staff.
• Provide technical interpretations and preliminary technologist reports.
• Perform IV catheter insertion using sterile technique.
• Perform contrast administration.
• Use power injector.
• Correlate and convey the significance of patient symptoms, lab results and image findings to a radiologist.
• Deal with sedated and general anesthesia patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist, anesthesia assistant and registered nurse.
• Perform post processing and analysis of image data.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise as required to ensure integrity of imaging/information systems and provide operational expertise to users.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, their families and hospital staff.
• Maintain accurate computer and image records including all required patient and exam information.
• Ensure patient confidentiality as per hospital guidelines.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge with hospital and departmental emergency procedures, infection control, and universal procedure.
• Participate as a team member to ensure smooth workflow within the department and between patient programs and services.
• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all equipment and reporting and documenting equipment failures.
• Keep up to date with all equipment changes, protocols and policies by reviewing communication books.
• Maintain quality control procedures following departmental standards.
• Assist in orientation/training of new staff.
• Participate actively in teaching student technologists and in providing student performance assessments.
• Attend seminars/lectures to maintain professional knowledge and meet the required Quality Assurance requirements as dictated by CMRITO.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Successful completion of an accredited program in Medical Radiation Technology, MRI (B.Sc. or diploma program)
• Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
• Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)
• Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) designation is an asset
• Good technical skills and ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
• Attention to detail is critical
• Excellent problem solving, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work with children
• Proficiency with computers
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Employment Type:

Full-time, Part-time, and Casual opportunities available

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

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