Medical Imaging Technologist (MRI) – Clinical Research (Research Institute)

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Under the supervision of the Technical Platform Manager - Centre for Innovative Medicine (CIM) and of the Manager of the Montréal General Hospital MRI Research Platform (MGH), and following established governmental guidelines and regulations, the incumbent is responsible for conducting primarily magnetic resonance (MRI) examinations for the RI-MUHC clinical studies.

General Duties
• Performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as per the clinical research protocol and the imaging manual in adults (MGH and CIM) and in babies and children (during natural sleep) (CIM)
• Receives and prepares research participants (CIM and MGH). For studies with babies/children explains the exam to parents (CIM)
• Injects contrast agents, if required
• Ensures security around the magnetic field and conformity of equipment
• Upload image to PACS or other methods as requested by the research team of the study
• Meets the research teams, on request
• Act as the liaison between the study coordinators and research radiologists
• Any other tasks as assigned by the manager.

• DEC, Radio diagnostic specialization,
• Member of the « Ordre des technologues en imagerie, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec » (OTIMROEPMQ)
• Minimum 1 years of experience in the specialty required, and / or as a technologist in radiology
• Very high flexibility for schedules (unpredictable end of work shift).
• Excellent organizational skills, multiple priority management and multitasking
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work alone
• Good verbal and written communication skills in French and English

Status : Part time on call Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday daytime or evenings / early night, approximately 2 to 6 times per months according to the needs of the studies and availabilities of the technologists.
Pay Scale: $23.00/hour- $43.00/hour
Work Shift: Variable, usually starting at 16:00 or later, may end up until midnight on occasion (CIM) or daytime between 9:00am-5:00pm as needed (MGH)
Work Site: Glen Site and Montréal General Hospital (MGH)

Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Paid time off during the Holidays,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit),
• Courses and professional development opportunities,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]