About the Program
The Institute for Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal Ottawa Hospital is a leader in mental health and neuroscience research. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support MRI-based research projects at the Brain Imaging Centre (BIC), Canada’s first PET/MRI facility dedicated to mental health research. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and continuing education, and welcomes applicants at all career stages, including recent graduates.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a 3T PET/MRI scanner for human imaging following the CMRTO Standards of Practice.
- Perform image processing activities as required (i.e. processing of images, saving softcopy images, evaluating image quality).
- Perform basic quality control testing and equipment warm-up procedures.
- Ensure proper participant preparation for examination as required, including MRI safety screening.
- Explain procedure to participant and establish consent.
- Must have IV certification. Perform blood draws. Inject MRI contrast media (by hand or via power injector) where applicable.
- Conduct research related tasks including image reconstruction, phantom experiments, blood metabolite analysis and data acquisition and upload for in clinical trials.
- Support department workflow including scheduling, billing and training.
- With appropriate radiation safety training, support the PET research program. Follow ALARA principles, receive radioactive materials, perform wipe tests.
- Review all pertinent documents/manuals annually or as required, including: Technical Protocols, Policies and Procedures, WHIMIS, Emergency Procedures, Infection Control, CMRTO Standards of Practice, CPR.
- Report all incidents to appropriate personnel and participate in follow-up action as required.
- Actively participate in in-house education programs.
- Work under the supervision of the Senior PET/MRI Technologist and the Brain Imaging Centre Manager.
Qualifications
- Registered with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) as a Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance (RTMR).
- Ability to perform diagnostic imaging procedures (MRI) to professional standards.
- CPR C certified.
- Able to lift 50lbs.
- Experience in a research imaging environment an asset.
- Spoken and written French an asset.
- Completion of TCPS 2 and GCP with ICH E6(R2) training an asset.
- Familiarity with human research study requirements and guidelines an asset.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills. Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work independently with minimum direction.
- Ability to be flexible in order to meet the needs of a variety of research protocols.
- Enjoys working with research participants.
- Knowledge about cross-sectional anatomy.
- Ability to work closely with principal investigators (PI) and their study team.
- Ability for logical, independent problem solving, and attention to detail and process.
- Willing to consider working shifts that run into the early evening.
- Interested in opportunities for cross-training in PET imaging.
Language Requirements
- English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, oral comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is preferred.
