medical radiation technologist (MRT)

Job summary

Operate various medical imaging equipment including X-ray, CT, MRI, and mammography units to perform diagnostic procedures. Responsible for patient positioning, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation protection measures.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience 1 to less than 7 months On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Private clinic Willing to relocate Hospital/medical facility or clinic Responsibilities Tasks Explain procedures Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners Operate mammography units Position patients Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals materials to patients or to biological samples Train technicians, assistants, students or interns Record and process results of procedures Apply radiation protection measures Explain procedures and side effects of radiation Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment Record and process patient data Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Fast-paced environment Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Interpersonal awareness Reliability Team player Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other Benefits Learning/training paid by employer On-site amenities Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities Parking available Travel insurance Wellness program Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for persons with disabilities Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.) Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment Support for Veterans Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Support for mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Operate various medical imaging equipment including X-ray, CT, MRI, and mammography units to perform diagnostic procedures. Responsible for patient positioning, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring strict adherence to radiation protection measures.

Requirements

Requires a non-university certificate or diploma and certification from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Candidates should have 1 to 7 months of experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Maternity And Parental Benefits • Paid Learning/Training • Paid Time Off • Team Building Opportunities • Parking Available • Travel Insurance • Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• X-ray Operation
• Radiographic Equipment
• Fluoroscopic Equipment
• CT Scanning
• MRI Scanning
• Mammography
• Radiopharmaceutical Administration
• Radiation Protection
• Quality Control
• Patient Care
• Patient Positioning
• Data Processing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research