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.