The innovative Diagnostic Services team at Hamilton Health Sciences is comprised of over 600 members, making it one of the largest in Canada. This team works across our multiple sites in the Greater Hamilton and Niagara regions, providing service 24 hours a day, seven days a week in most areas.
Our MRI Technologists use our state-of-the-art scanners and software while working with diverse adult and pediatric patient populations. This includes specialization available in pediatric and fetal imaging with high volumes of GA exams.
Education requirements
- Graduate of an approved training program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Registration requirements
Registered with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologist of Ontario and fulfilling the annual required continuing education
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Highlights
In 2022, we installed a Siemens SOMSTOM X.cite at our McMaster University Medical Centre, making us the first hospital in Canada to have this type of machine. It provides more functionality, faster processing, and improved image quality. By running this machine 24/7 we’re able to use the newest technology for emergency pediatric patients as well as outpatient pediatric and adult patients.
Also installed in 2022 at our McMaster University Medical Centre is a new MRI machine, the Siemens Sola 1.5T with deep resolve software. Its new automated features allow you to position patients, set up scans, and reconstruct images at a faster rate to improve the efficiency and throughput.
At our Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Centre, we have new diagnostic imaging technology to better identify life-threatening types of cancer, using the new MRI ultrasound biopsy system which combines MRI with ultrasound to create 3D images.
Our MRI Technologists guide and direct clinical and technical associates and students in our teaching and research environments. A strong partnership with both Mohawk College and McMaster University offers our health-care professionals the opportunity to use a GE Signa Premier 3T.
New MRI machine gets installed
Watch the MRI being crane lifted into the hospital and read our article to learn more about our upgraded diagnostic imaging equipment.