Mr Technologist (Bjornson Lab)

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - MR Technologist

Job Title

MR Technologist (Bjornson Lab)

Department

Bjornson Laboratory | Department of Paediatrics | Faculty of Medicine

Compensation Range

$5,468.83 - $7,878.17 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

July 5, 2023

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

Jun 30, 2024

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.

This offer is conditional upon successful completion of a Criminal Record Check.

This position is located within a health-care facility, therefore, the successful candidate will be required to provide verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by a provincial health mandate.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary

The MR Technologist, BCCH MRI Research Facility, will be responsible for scanning research and clinical subjects at the BCCH MRI Research Facility.

This is a casual, on-call hourly position, with availability fluctuating weekly, including some Saturdays and evenings. This position may also provide coverage for leaves up to eight weeks in length.

MRI Research Facility at BC Children’s Hospital is a standard accredited MR imaging facility where care and attention to the risk of high field strength magnetic fields are required.

Organizational Status

The successful candidate as MRI Technologist, BCCH MRI Research Facility, will report to the Head MRI Technologist, BCCH MRI Research Facility, who in turn reports to the Director of the BCCH MRI Research Facility.

Work Performed

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures in accordance with established policies, if applicable.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the medical imaging and research practices. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Stays up-to-date on mandatory training.
• Answers scheduling and MR safety inquiries.
• Reviews requisitions and protocol sheets, ensuring accuracy of information, and prepares for specific MR examinations. Operates a wide variety of computerized equipment to acquire images and monitor patient safety and equipment performance. Performs post-processing and archiving of acquired images as per protocol.
• Educates patients/families regarding MR examination to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Performs clinical and research MRI examinations in accordance with departmental policies and research protocols, while observing MR safety practices and providing excellent patient care.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Investigates, troubleshoots and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Performs routine facility monitoring and image quality reviews.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.
• Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and materials to ensure non-interruption of services.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Exercises professional judgment in working with subjects requiring MR Imaging and research teams. Any deviation from this will result in a negative impact to patients, research projects, and/or the facility.

Supervision Received

The successful candidate as MRI Technologist, BCCH MRI Research Facility, will report to the Head MRI Technologist, BCCH MRI Research Facility, who in turn reports to the Director of the BCCH MRI Research Facility.

Supervision Given

Provides direction to both MR and non-MR personnel in regards to MRI and patient safety and ensures proper operation of equipment within scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Physical ability to perform the duties of this position
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
• Certification with CAMRT in MRI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of RIS and PACS.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Previous 3T GE Scanner experience.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion.
• At least 3 years’ experience working with children in a pediatric hospital setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, determine implications, and provide recommendations.
• Ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations and take appropriate action.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in MRI, including in research settings, preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in MR in a pediatric hospital setting.