General Duty Technologist - MRI

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Manager and the Clinical Charge Technologist, technologist is responsible for:

• Performs safe, effective, high-quality MRI procedures in collaboration with radiologists/physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participates in clinical instruction, guidance and evaluation of students.

Experience

• Recent MRI experience preferred. 
• Proficiency in IV starts on clients preferred. 
• Must have RIS/PACS experience and demonstrate proficiency with computers, software programs and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduation from a recognized and accredited school of Medical Imaging Technology with a minimum two years of training.
• Must have successfully completed an MRI course recognized by the CAMRT. 

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Imaging Technology Program, eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) and registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (C.A.M.R.T.) within three months of hire. 
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in an inter-disciplinary environment. 
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with clients and families.
• Knowledge of the emotional and psychosocial needs of patients in hospitals and ability to apply the knowledge toward alleviating the trauma of undergoing medical imaging procedures for the client and family.
• Ability to promote a client-oriented and personalized environment.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion to all clients/family/support persons, and recognize and calm those with a high-degree of anxiety.
• Ability to adapt readily, and respond with initiative, to a changing environment.
• Ability to respond to concurrent demands.
• Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to identify and pursue professional development opportunities.
• Ability to function as an independent, self-directed professional and as a member of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize workload. 
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical analysis and decision- making skills to ensure best practices.
• Ability to use professional judgment to adapt and apply procedures, protocols and professional standards of care to new and changing technology and needs of others.

Physical Requirements

• Close proximity to very strong magnetic fields, changing magnetic fields and radiofrequency waves.  Electronic implants, prostheses, and ferromagnetic implants may not be safe with this working environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand or move about for extended periods of time.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Ability to lift and position clients who may be large, heavy and/or in a state of unconsciousness.
• Occasionally required to work extended hours.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, equipment noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• At times, may be required to push or pull heavy equipment. 
• Bends, reaches, lifts and carries materials and equipment for short distances.