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Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Mayfair Diagnostics has been helping people find clarity for their health for over 100 years. At our clinics in Calgary and area and Saskatchewan, our team of radiologists, technologists, and support staff work in a truly integrated way to provide exceptional experiences for our patients. Joining our team is more than a job. It’s an investment in your future, a plan for success.
Status: Casual
Location: Saskatoon
Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday 6.30am-9pm (can be 8hr or 10hr shifts)
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Saskatoon team supports the overall mission, vision, and values of Mayfair Diagnostics. Our mission is to improve people’s lives, one focused image and one caring, compassionate human touch at a time. Our vision is a world in which every person has clarity about their health. These are achieved through our values of excellence, curiosity, passion, collaboration, and service.
This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an environment housing state-of-the-art technology in a progressive proactive health environment. We work in a team environment founded on cooperation and a positive workplace. This position provides an important opportunity to promote the services offered by Mayfair Diagnostics. It is often the first point of contact with patients, clients, physicians, radiologists, and employees.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Saskatoon is responsible for operating the MRI scanner(s), accessory equipment, and performing examinations in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan standards and guidelines while adhering to CAMRT standards of practice and code of ethics.
Reporting
This MRI Technologist reports directly to the Clinic Manager or Assistant Clinic Manager
Responsibilities
Provides quality assurance in the care of the patient
Ensures accuracy of consultation request is verified in all cases without error
Ensures that there are no errors in patient identification
Ensures complete and accurate patient screening
Explains the procedure to patients
Assists patients to facilitate transport and positions
Ensures that all patient needs are fulfilled as they arise
Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
Fulfills requisitions for MR imaging services to patients without delay
Performs routine performance checks on equipment functions. Reports non-operational equipment or equipment failure to the site manager or Infrastructure
Ensures that materials, procedure area, and patients are prepared for the procedure
Coordinates the attending physician present for all contrast examinations, to ensure they are all properly supervised, and safely carried out
Ensures that departmental imaging quality standards are maintained
Assists in orientating and evaluating new employees to routines and standards
Performs examinations in the allocated time
Participates in educational programs, seminars, in-services, and workshops deemed appropriate
Assists in providing a complete and accurate monthly excel spreadsheet to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA)
Assists in providing a complete and accurate tracking sheet of the use of SHA provided contrast to the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Performs some non-technical duties
Ensures that relevant prior exams are available for reporting
Maintains an ongoing familiarity with office duties and performing those duties when necessary to assist reception
Documents all instances of injury or incident utilizing appropriate report forms
Performs other non-technical duties as assigned by the manager
Maintains assigned area
Ensures the presence of area supplies daily
Ensures clean linen is stocked
Orders and replenishes supplies as required
Cleans and disinfects all work areas after each patient
Maintains compliance with
The Mayfair Employee Policy Manual
The Mayfair and Saskatchewan MRI Policy and Procedure Manual
The Mayfair Quality Management Systems Manual
The Privacy Policy Manual and Privacy Procedures Manual
Observes magnetic resonance safety guidelines (as per the MRI Policy and Procedure manual and as per licensing requirements)
Performs other related duties as required
Accepts assignments and follows direction of manager
Qualifications
Certification in MRI technology from an accredited college or university
Active credentials and membership in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) and the Saskatchewan Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (SAMRT/CMRIPS), Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR/First Aid and IV certification is required
Technically inclined and easily adaptable to new equipment and protocols
Ability to be trained and work on different MRI scanners
Excellent interpersonal, versatility, and communication skills
Ability to be a team player with the ability to work independently
Must be perceptive, have initiative, good judgment, and concern for detail and accuracy
Computer skills in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office suite are beneficial
Working Environment
The physical requirements are those of working in a high stress clinic environment
Demonstrated awareness of ergonomics
Requires use of the phone, computer, and sitting for extended periods of time
Normal movements of twisting, bending, reaching, and using hands and arms in examinations and their associated tasks
Requires urgent response to some situations
May be required to lift items up to 5 kilograms
Must be prepared to work staggered hours based on MRI operating hours
Mayfair Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.
Mayfair collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in accordance with the provisions set out in Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada (PIPEDA). These provisions may include but are not limited to:
Confirm certifications and qualifications
Perform reference checks
Contacting candidates to schedule zoom, telephone, and in-person interviews
On successful employment, transfer of relevant information provided to create an employee record in Dayforce, our Human Resources Information System
Upon hire, submit background screening through a third-party provider, Sterling Talent Solutions.
If you have any questions regarding Mayfair’s policy on collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact Human Resources at careers@radiology.ca. If you have any questions regarding Mayfair’s Privacy Policy, please contact Mayfair’s Privacy Officer at Privacy@radiology.ca.