Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I

Your Opportunity: As a member of the Diagnostic Imaging Team, you will work in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment with other service teams as part of the University of Alberta Hospital, Stollery Children’s Hospital, Mazankowski Hearth Institute, and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic. Our MRI Technologists are accountable for providing and delivering high quality patient care and MRI services in an effective, efficient, safe, and timely manner. Responsibilities include ensuring a high standard in patient and staff MRI Safety, preparing and positioning patients as per department protocols, operating the MRI equipment and optimizing image quality, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all patient record information, collaborating with a variety of healthcare providers, adhering to all applicable lawful regulations, policies, and procedures. MRI technologists assume an active role in continuing competency education, quality improvement processes, participates in student clinical training, and contribute to department, equipment, and physical facility upkeep and performance. This position requires the employee to work all assigned department shifts and locations across the site including evenings, weekends, overtime, and on-call. Supports any operational process needs and changes. Assumes an active role in key performance expectations and opportunities for growth and improvement. Description: As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist I, you will produce and record magnetic resonance images for interpretation by a Radiologist or Cardiologist for the purpose of diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. You will produce high quality diagnostic MRI images as ordered by a Physician, prepare and position patients for examination, review patient history, explain procedures, respond to the physical and psychological needs of patients throughout the scanning procedure, and maintain MRI equipment. Classification: MRI Technologist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: UAH, Stollery, MAHI, KEC MRI Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 23-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 16 Shifts per cycle: 48 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.34 Maximum Salary: $54.43 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Completion of diploma from an accredited Medical Resonance Imaging (MRI) Program required or completion of certificate from an accredited MRI Technologist program plus a diploma from an accredited Program in Medical Radiology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound), Nuclear Medicine or Radiation Therapy. Active or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Additional Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience in an acute care Adult and Pediatric Centre. Demonstrated maintenance with AHS Required Organizational Learning (ROL) and ACMDTT Continuing Competence Program (CCP). Additional and enhanced practice authorization for venipuncture through ACMDTT. Demonstrated interest in achieving all of personal, department, technological growth, and excellence. Preferred Qualifications: Proficient in Radiant workflows and practice with UAH/Stollery/MAHI/KEC site protocols and MRI equipment as an asset. Enhanced practice authorization through the ACMDTT for Medication Administration.

Produce high-quality diagnostic MRI images for interpretation by Radiologists or Cardiologists while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with healthcare providers and maintain MRI equipment and patient records according to department protocols.

Requires a diploma from an accredited MRI program or a related medical radiology diploma with an MRI certificate, plus CAMRT registration and BCLS-HCP certification. One year of recent experience in an acute care adult and pediatric center is required.

• Clinical carePreferred

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• MRI Scanning
• Patient Positioning
• Image Optimization
• Patient Care
• Venipuncture
• Radiant Workflows
• Medication Administration
• Patient Record Management
• Clinical Training
• Quality Improvement
• BCLS-HCP
• Acute Care

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 25, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level