Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The MRI Technologist is responsible for the daily operations of MRI suites, including performing complex imaging procedures and ensuring patient safety. They also provide instruction to students and direction to staff while maintaining high standards for patient requisitions and clinical documentation.
12-Aug-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity With considerable latitude for initiative and independent action, the MRI Technologist has responsibility for the day-to-day operations of all designated MRI suites including instruction of students and direction of staff while in the area i.e. hospital personnel, maintenance, and cleaning staff. Ensuring information of the patient requisitions meet departmental standards and correlating clinical history with examinations to be performed, the MRI Technologist assumes responsibility for complex procedures designated via indirect supervision of the radiologist. To fulfill this function, the technologist will perform imaging procedures and patient care duties. The MRI Technologist must consistently apply all safety rules and techniques applicable to the magnetic and radio frequency fields in use in the MRI environment ensuring technologists, patients, co-workers, and the public are adequately protected at all times. Multi Site: This position is based out of the QEII Health Sciences Centre (Victoria General and Halifax Infirmary) and may be scheduled to work out of the Bayer’s Lake Community Outpatient Clinic.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) MRI exam and certification Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure Previous MRI experience preferred Demonstrate competency in I.V. insertion Frequent independent decisions assessing diagnostic results recognizing the significance of all structures visualized, differentiating artifactual from normal or pathological, and improvising standard techniques in routine and non-routine circumstances Ensures competency, and maintains an ongoing interest in updating knowledge on new equipment and procedures Practices excellent patient care; demonstrating courtesy, kindness, and understanding using effective communication skills Operates computer system in regard to patient information Highly adaptable professional who can think critically and thrive as a member of a dynamic team Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Permanent Part-Time Position; 30 Hours Biweekly Call and shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends Compensation and Benefits $38.74 - $47.50 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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Candidates must be graduates of an accredited MRI program and hold current NSCMIRTP licensure and CAMRT certification. Previous MRI experience is preferred, along with demonstrated competency in I.V. insertion and excellent patient care skills.
Market context
In Nova Scotia, MRI technologists are typically sought in hospital and multi-site diagnostic imaging settings where patient volume and scheduling needs can create steady demand. This role is competitive because employers often look for accredited MRI training, current NSCMIRTP licensure, CAMRT certification, prior MRI experience, and strong patient care skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your I.V. insertion experience and licensure details before applying.