Senior Technologist (MRI), Imaging Service Team, Medical Engineering

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Medical Engineering
Reports to: Manager, Clinical Engineer
Salary Range: $78,624 - $98,276 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: July 10, 2026

Position Summary

The technologists within the Imaging Service team are responsible for the safe repair, performance assurance, preventive maintenance, and incoming inspection of imaging systems. The team currently supports Molecular Imaging, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Computed Tomography, Fluoroscopy, and Angiography systems.

This position expands the team's capability into Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), establishing an in-house, frontline technical response for MRI systems. The successful candidate will serve as the primary on-site resource for the operational and infrastructure aspects of MRI support. This will include power quality and continuity, as well as UPS and emergency power readiness. The position will act as the technical liaison between clinical MR teams, vendors, and the inhouse facilities team. This is a developing area of responsibility for the department, and this position will play a key role in shaping the MRI support model. There will be opportunities to support other modalities as needed.   

The position works directly with a wide variety of health care professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, medical radiation technologists, and support staff) and medical equipment vendors. This position is located in the downtown core and it is preferred that candidates have reliable transportation for coming into the office on a timely manner. 

Duties

• Maintains responsibility for the technical support of imaging equipment within area of responsibility, with a primary focus on MRI systems and their supporting infrastructure.
• Provides frontline, on-site response to MRI service events, including power interruptions and chiller/cooling faults, performing first-line assessment, escalation, and coordination with vendor field service and UHN Facilities to minimize downtime.
• Schedules and performs regularly scheduled maintenance alongside vendor and ensures these are completed on schedule.
• Participates in the full equipment lifecycle, including: Request for Proposal (RFP) development, product evaluation (e.g., image quality comparison), installation planning (room layouts), room construction verification (shielding, system placement), equipment installation and incoming inspection, acceptance and performance/safety testing (including HARP testing for X-ray-based modalities), hospital network integration, ongoing service support, and end-of-life planning
• Maintains work documentation, equipment inventory, and service records in the Medical Engineering database.
• Participates in research and development projects relating to imaging equipment.
• Participates in team processes including hiring, planning, and goal-setting; attends departmental, team, and medical imaging site meetings as required.
• Performs risk management activities (e.g. incident investigations, managing safety alerts/recalls, proactively identifying safety-related issues).
• Performs cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
• Works in compliance of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations, reporting hazards, deficiencies and contravention’s of the Act, in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 3-year community college program in Biomedical Engineering Technology, Electronics Technology, or a recognized equivalent is required
• A minimum of 7 years of practical and related experience is required, with significant experience supporting medical imaging equipment in a clinical environment preferred
• Direct experience supporting MRI systems is strongly preferred
• MR safety training, or willingness to complete MR safety training and credentialing upon hire, is required
• Strong knowledge of electronics, electrical systems, and power distribution is required; familiarity with HVAC/cooling systems is an asset
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or an equivalent provincial technology association is an asset
• Certification as a Biomedical Engineering Technologist through the ACI is an asset
• Membership in a provincial or national clinical/biomedical engineering society (e.g., Clinical Engineering Society of Ontario (CESO), Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)) is an asset
• Strong problem recognition and problem-solving skills in a technical field
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and verbal/written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and build working relationships across departments
• Adaptable and open-minded, with the ability to absorb new information quickly and pivot when needed
• Commitment to patient care and safety
• Strong computer skills, including reporting (e.g., Excel) and Microsoft 365 applications

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.