Technologist – MRI

Job title: Technologist – MRI

Job description: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs technical duties for MRI, ensuring compliance of magnetic safety procedures.
• Screens patients/staff/guests entering magnetic scan room.
• Consults protocols with radiologist, modifying protocols in the absence of the radiologists.
• Prepares and assists with contrast injections.
• Assists, instructs and educates patients prior to, during and after procedure.
• Reassures claustrophobic patients.
• Plans, maintains and organizes work area ensuring all resources are gathered for patient procedures.
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly by trouble shooting to correct problems.
• Provides optimum patient care and demonstrates a professional manner in the work setting.
• Participate in teaching and training students and hospital employees.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively participates in team building concepts and development of departmental goals.
• Organizes, prioritizes and co-ordinates scheduling of urgent bookings.
• Assist in bagging and maintaining of films, records and data entry, PACS archive
• Liaison with Research Clinics and other persons in research studies in MRI
• Compile monthly statistics for research if necessary
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registration and good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
• Must have MRI Certification.Minimum of one year experience in MRI.
• CPR or BCLS Certification is an asset
• IV injection course an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal/written) and problem solving skills.
• Must be self motivated and have knowledge of recent contemporary technology trends as it relates to the MRI.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to organize work and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to meet patient and staff needs in an efficient manner.
• Understanding and commitment of the Hospital’s Mission and Values.
• Commitment to meet the goals and objectives of the department.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Punctuality and an excellent attendance record is mandatory

HOURS:

Weekday Nights 00:00-8:00

Company: St. Michael’s Hospital – Unity Health Toronto

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:05:51 GMT