technologist, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

• Microsoft Publisher

Additional Skills

• Record and process results of procedures
• Provide staff training
• Perform scheduled maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
• Train and supervise students and other staff

Area of Specialization

• Training and professional development

Work Setting

• Radiological laboratory
• Private clinic
• Cancer treatment centre
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• College or university educational institution/establishment

Specific Skills

• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Supervise technicians, technologists and other engineers
• Operate various equipment and machinery

Policy and Program Experience

• Workplace training and development

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload
• Tight deadlines

Ability to Supervise

• 1 to 2 people

Type of Community or Social Service

• Education or training

Teaching Specialization

• Professional training

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability

Radiological Technologist Specific Skills

• Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, computerized tomography (CT) scanners, mammography units and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
• Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
• Explain procedures, position patient and equipment and apply radiation protection measures

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Disability Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Care Benefits