Category Healthcare Professional Opportunities
Req Number HEA-26-00057
Open Date 7/23/2026
Number of Openings 1
DepartmentBloorview Research Institute
Work typeRegular Full-time
Salary bandBand F ($41.61 - $52.00/hr)
FTE1.0
Posting Close Date08/21/2026
Description Research MRI TechnologistStatus: Regular, Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Program: Bloorview Research Institute
Salary Band: Band F ($41.61-$52.00/hour)
As the Research MRI Technologist, you will: - Make a difference by supporting research studies that contribute to a better future for children and youth with disabilities, acquired injuries and developmental differences.
- Experience a research-focused workflow that is different from a high-volume clinical environment, often with opportunities for more intentional participant interaction.
- Spend time with research participants to answer questions, explain the MRI process and help create a calm, positive experience.
- Work in a comfortable, custom-designed MRI suite created for children and youth, with an accessible and welcoming environment.
- Use and develop expertise in research-grade MRI imaging, safety practices, image post-processing and data workflows.
- Build your skills through ongoing learning, teaching, training and quality improvement opportunities.
What you'll do:Reporting to the MRI Charge Technologist, you will:
- Perform MRI procedures in alignment with research protocols, imaging manuals and safety standards.
- Support safe and efficient participant flow in the MRI unit.
- Operate, troubleshoot and support quality control for MRI and ancillary equipment.
- Complete image post-processing, uploads and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)-related workflows.
- Collaborate with research staff, Principal Investigators, consultant radiologists and MRI team members.
- Attend Research meetings as required.
- Support MRI safety, education, training and quality improvement activities.
- Perform cross-functional responsibilities as assigned, and other duties related to the job classification, as required.
What you bring: - Successful completion of an accredited Medical Radiation Technology (BSc. or diploma) program.
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
- Member of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS).
- Completion of a recognized post-diploma program in MRI or recognized equivalent.
- Ideally two to three years of clinical and/or research MRI experience; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Pediatric experience is a strong asset. If you have transferrable skills from working with children and youth in other settings, we welcome you to share details in your application materials.
- Experience with a Siemens 3T PRISMA or another research-grade magnet is an asset.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification and strong knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Excellent communication, organization, time management, customer service and teamwork skills.
- Able to work with minimal direct supervision and exercise independent judgment.
- Proficient with Windows operating system and Office suite.
Schedule: This work may involve flexible scheduling (weekdays, evenings, weekends).
If you are looking to use your MRI expertise in a research environment where participant experience, education and comfort are central to the work, we encourage you to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.This position is currently accepting applications. 
