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The salary range for this position is CAD $40.CAD $50.p>Job Summary

Come work as a MRI/CT for Vancouver Coastal Health, and you may be eligible for a financial recruitment incentive of up to $20,000. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist to join the Medical Imaging Computed Tomography team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC. p>

As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist you will:

• Perform examinations in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) in accordance with departmental policy and procedures and observe safe radiation protection practices.
• Duties include receiving and completing requisitions, entering relevant data into the radiology information system, preparing examination trays and patients for specific procedures.
• Operate computerized imaging equipment including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patients during procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course and two (2) years’ recent related experience performing MRI and CT procedures.Certified or eligible for certification for Delegated Medical Activity (DMA) or an equivalent combination of acceptable education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care, including practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current General Radiography, MRI and CT theory and practices within a patient/family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with radiology equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated skill in MRI and CT techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

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