Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph¿s Health Centre and St. Michael¿s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of MRI Technologist.

As an integral member of the MRI Team, the incumbent will perform routine and complex MR exams in accordance with the protocols and policies of St. Joseph's Health Centre and the standards of practice defined by the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). Complex exams may include: monitoring by the Radiologist, vascular injection of paramagnetic contrast media, use of MRI equipment, MR Protected power injectors, MR Safe patient monitoring devices for critically ill or general anaesthestic cases.

The MR Technologist must have a good understanding and working knowledge of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and medical terminology. They must perform MRI exams of various body systems and protocols: neurological, musculoskeletal, abdominal, pelvic, oncological, breast imaging, enterography, etc. They must use professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking when performing all duties, remain sensitive to physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment and education, patient monitoring and patient care skills.





The MR Technologist is responsible for ensuring patient and staff safety in the MR environment following strict screening policies and maintaining close supervision ¿ allowing/preventing entry of non-ferromagnetic/ferromagnetic objects and personnel and visitors.

Responsibilities And Duties

Demonstrated ability to produce high quality diagnostic images and post-processing reformats

Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centered principles and care

Demonstrated ability to ensure patient and staff safety in the MR Environment

Proven ability to accept and carry out oral and written instructions accurately

Possess excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and diplomatically with patients, visitors, staff, clinicians, and others in-person, electronically and over the telephone.

Possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds in order to obtain necessary information accurately and also explain clinical procedures and practices

Protocol MR exams as per the Medical Directive and prioritize tasks and patient case workload

Ability to work independently and as a team member to maximize scanner utilization and efficient workflow

Operate, maintain and troubleshoot MRI and ancillary equipment and report any issues in a timely manner

Perform accurate and consistent documentation for the MR exams and relevant information pertaining to the patient¿s care

Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures

Participate in learner education and new staff training

Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned,



or requested; performing other duties related to the job classification, as required

Proven ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast paced environment

Qualifications/Skills

Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) required

MRT (MR) (Magnetic Resonance) designation required

Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification required

Membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) required

Completion of the following courses: cross-sectional anatomy, IV Administration and Contrast Injection required

Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding and stressful environment

Ability to work various shifts, on-call shifts and short-notice shifts

Ability to make decisions, problem solve and take initiative

Ability to work independently and in team environment

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Recent related MR Technologist experience in a hospital environment

Excellent work performance and attendance record

Excellent critical thinking, multi-tasking and judgement skills
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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📌 MRI Technologist MRI (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
📍 Ontario