Medical Imaging Research PET-MR Technologist
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Imaging, Research Division
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Supervisor, MRI
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Dedicated 8 hour shifts across weekdays. Dedicated extended shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends. Rotating on-call shifts during stat holidays, or as needed.
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 30, 2025Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
On-Call: Rotating on-call shifts for afterhours support during stat holidays paid at and above premium rates, including parking and mileage or transportation costs reimbursed and meal ticket provided (as applicable)
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH.
Education: Monthly Education Rounds for MRI Technologists, focusing on MRI safety practices, advancements in imaging and case studies. Annual Professional development day, hosted by Clinical and Practice MR Leaders
Opportunity to obtain annual Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Medical Imaging department opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
Advance Skills: Opportunity to conduct and lead in-person learning labs for first discipline and second discipline MRI students at the Michener Institute, in addition to scheduled MRI shifts
Research: Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolioPosition Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.At UHN we work to develop new MRI protocols and procedures for cardiac, breast, neuro, abdominal and pelvic, oncological and musculoskeletal (MSK) areas. Through protocol development, we can assist in quicker diagnosis and treatments for our patients.MRI recently introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the MRI clinical workflows across the complete fleet of 7 scanners, as a first department.We help train new technologists from various institutional programs across Canada. We provide students the opportunity to use new technology and learn from our highly experienced and knowledgeable MRI technologists.In addition to our advanced MR imaging at UHN, MRI Technologists are actively involved in clinical procedures which were firsts at UHN: MR Elastrography (MRE) to assess the liver and MR guided focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) to target brain tissue for treatment of movement disorders.Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.Duties
- Builds MRI Protocols on scanners as outlined in the research documents/imaging guidelines
- Review CAPCR documents
- Performs PET-MRI and MRI Procedures as outlined in the protocol/procedure manuals to aid in patient diagnosis, intervention and or treatment
- Perform other duties per department needs
- Ensures MRI Safety Standards of Practice are followed at all times
- Operates, troubleshoots and ensures safe functioning of medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner
- Prepare written and electronic reports required to properly document all procedures and test results
- Attend Research meetings as required
- Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grand applications and data processing
- Responsible for teaching, training, educational research, safety and quality improvement programs/activities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and utilizing the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to review, manipulate and archive digital medical images of data in final image formation
- Perform other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care
- Understand and follow Hospital and departmental Research policies and procedures to improve technical quality
- Completion of a recognized post diploma program in MRI, or recognized equivalent with MRI certification
- Completion of Cross-section Anatomy course and contrast injection course
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S) program, Level LL: Basic Rescuer certification
- Minimum three (3) years recent clinical MRI experience
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO)
- Membership with CAMRT
- Ability to competently operate PET diagnostic equipment, an asset
- Reconstruction of image data for subsequent quantitative analyses applying applying appropriate corrections for attenuation, random scatters, motion etc. per direction of the nuclear medicine physician or physicist
- Performs transfer and back-up of imaging data
- Performs venipuncture or catheterization to provide access for administration of radiopharmaceuticals, and fluids or the removal of blood for metabolite, survival, or recovery (of the radiopharmaceutical) analysis
- Monitors radiation work areas (wipe testing , weekly surveys) and other areas as needed
- Maintain quarterly equipment (dose calibrator) linearity and constancy checks
- Previous Cardiac MRI experience an asset
- Demonstrate excellence in technical skills and image quality
- Demonstrate thoroughness and reliability in study documentation
- Demonstrate independent decision-making
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under stressful conditions
- Ability to provide consistent, high quality imaging, following specific guidelines without variation
- Ability to perform research exams independently
- Excellent problem solving and recognition skills
- Effective time management skills, ability to organize work and set priorities
- Effective computer skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellence attendance, availability on evenings, potentially occasional weekends
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)