The Organization:
We are a provider of high-quality healthcare with 10 clinics in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario region. We are committed to providing diagnostic care and imaging that will assist in the early detection of disease, plan patient management and effectively monitor treatment. We support thousands of referring physicians and hospital programs including an exclusive partnership with Sunnybrook Hospital as the Rapid Cardiology Clinic and Heart Failure outpatient center.
Our areas of expertise include Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiology Consults and Diagnostics, MRI, PET and specialist services.
Our Mission: To set new standards in the delivery of comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective health care services with a commitment to high quality patient care.
We can offer you a great environment with an outstanding team and the opportunity for learning and growth.
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The Role:
Are you a patient focused MRI Technologist with excellent clinical skills looking for a great environment with an outstanding team?
KMH Cardiology Centres Inc. is recruiting for a Part-time overnight MRI Technologist at our centre of excellence in Markham .
The Accountabilities:
The MRI Technologist performs high quality diagnostic images to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The key accountabilities include:
- Patient care including greeting the patient, explaining the upcoming test, reviewing the requisition and completing the medical history form.
- Instructs or aids patients for procedure
- Patient safety
- Observes the patient during the diagnostic procedure from the control room and summons medical aid when necessary.
- Operates MRI equipment to produce the highest possible quality diagnostic result with minimum discomfort to the patient.
- Follows MRI safety regulations and guidelines to minimize risk to other staff and patients,
- Conducts examinations in accordance with CMRITO, MRI and KMH's protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Assists in the research and development activities of the clinic.
- Assists in planning KMH's Quality Assurance program and performs Quality Control testing.
- Applies independent judgment and critical thinking during the examination to ensure that all appropriate data is accurately captured in the images.
- Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition and ensures the examination rooms are properly supplied, equipped and operational before, during and after each shift.
- Ensures that all equipment is well maintained and in good working order and assists in maintaining a current inventory of routine laboratory supplies.
- Works with cross functional team and other KMH staff to assist with patient care as needed.
- Attends team meetings and updates.
- Maintain continuous professional development in MRI through self-study including attending courses or seminars.
Required skills and experience:
- 1 year experience in a similar role performing MRI is an asset
- Current MRT (MR) registration in good standing with CMRITO
- MRI diploma/degree
- Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
- CPR
- Experience with GE scanner (HDxT platform) is an asset
- Proven ability to work proficiently and independently in a busy fast paced environment
- Ability to establish priorities and achieve objectives with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Superior telephone etiquette
- Proficiency in technology including MS Office and EMR systems
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to deal with sensitive information with a high degree of privacy and diplomacy
- Team orientation
We are a progressive organization with a team passionate about healthcare. Our team is comprised of clinical, clinical support and business roles with an entrepreneurial approach.
The MRI team takes pride in our patient focused environment and works very closely with other service and clinical teams at KMH. This role has extensive face to face patient interaction.
This is a Part-time position scheduled on the overnight shifts as below:
_Friday: 12.00 pm -6.00 am_
_Saturday: 4.00 pm- 6.00 am_
_Sunday: 4.00 pm-6.00 am_
There is some flexibility in the start and end times for the shifts.
Additional hours may be available to provide vacation coverage to the team.
This role reports to the MRI Technical Manager and is part of 8 Technologists
We offer a competitive rate, Work Perks, KMH Fit wellness initiatives and the opportunity for growth.
Please submit your current resume and cover letter to apply for this position.
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Thank you for your application. Background check and immunizations required. Only candidates selected for an initial virtual or telephone interview will be contacted. No agencies please.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Benefits:
Company events
On-site parking
Store discount
Wellness program
Schedule:
Night shift
Weekends only
Licence/Certification:
CMRITO (required)
Work Location: In person