MRI Technologist - Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.83 - $50.94 / hour.

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are hiring for a Relief Part Time MRI Technologist at Royal Columbian Hospital
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• Certification with CAMRT (Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
• Completion of Intravenous Therapy training course when required by site practice.
• One (1) year recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral hospital (stroke/cardiac/trauma/neurosurgery) located in New Westminster, BC, with 439 acute beds and nearly 80,000 visits annually. Services include 24/7 emergency, outpatient, ambulatory care and a range of inpatient services supported by community services. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project is well under way and is a multi‑year, multi‑phase project to increase the hospital’s capacity, beds, and services by about 50 per cent.

• Start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year.
• Comprehensive 100% employer‑paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top‑up.
• 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.

Reporting to the Supervisor, MRI and Site Coordinator, Medical Imaging, the MRI Technologist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH). The MRI Technologist performs MRI examinations in accordance with departmental policy and procedures. Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures, operating computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patient during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

• Performs examinations in MRI in accordance with established procedures by completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, positioning patient and explaining clinical procedures, performing venipuncture for contrast media injections as directed by the Radiologist, operating computerized imaging equipment, labeling permanent records and checking technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.
• Monitors patient during procedures by methods such as observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility policies and procedures; may be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the event of an emergency.
• Conducts image studies using MRI equipment and departmental information systems by checking to ensure applicable patient identification listed, collating images with requisitions, and requesting previous studies. Reports malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor.
• Facilitates the workflow of designated work area by checking information on requisitions meets departmental standards, regulating inpatient examination time, arranging departmental and/or facility porters.
• Performs quality control duties such as scheduling and performing equipment tests in accordance with recommended manufacturers' guidelines, recording results as well as identifying malfunctioning equipment for repair. Notifies Supervisor of all quality control issues for determination of appropriate action.
• Participates in the departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as…