Summerside Diagnostic Centre
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Role and Responsibilities:
1.Scanning a variety of cases, including neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, angiographic and breast patients.
2.Prepare and assess patients for MRI including MRI safety screening, obtaining contrast consent, confirm exam validity, and resourcing Radiologist as is necessary
3. Complete exam process by image review, confirming documentation and presenting to radiologists for reporting via PACS
Knowledge of and dutifully follows MRI safety practices for the protection of the patient, colleagues and self
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging TECHNOLOGISTS) as an MRI Technologist required.
- MRT plus MRI certification required.
- Registration with CAMRT required.
- Previous recent clinical MRI experience required.
- Must have working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills.
- Must have good teamwork and customer service skills.
- Must be IV certified.
- Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
- Adept at operating MRI machines, understanding their functions, and troubleshooting any issues
Preferred Skills:
- Understand quality control procedures to ensure that images are of diagnostic quality and that the equipment is functioning properly
- Utilize computer systems for image acquisition, processing, and reporting, so computer literacy is essential.
- Ability to interpret basic images and recognize potential issues.
- MRI technicians often work with patients who are anxious or in pain, so empathy and a compassionate approach
- Precision is key in MRI scanning, so a strong attention to detail is necessary to ensure accurate results
- MRI technicians need to be able to troubleshoot equipment problems and adapt to unexpected situations.