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
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $40.32 to $50.40 per hour
Shift: Day Shift with Occasional Evenings, Weekend Day
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date: June 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Senior Technologist, Imaging Service is responsible for the safe repair, performance assurance, preventive maintenance, and incoming inspection of imaging systems. 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.

The Imaging Service team supports Molecular Imaging, Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Breast Imaging, Computed Tomography, Fluoroscopy, and Angiography systems. This position will work with our Computed Tomography team.

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 primary focus on CT systems across multiple sites.
• Works closely with clinical users to provide proactive technical support, keeping them up to date on service status and arranging all required equipment service.
• Coordinates and schedules technical support activities including OEM service, facilities work, and construction as required.
• Schedules and performs regularly scheduled maintenance (e.g. preventive maintenance, HARP/dosimetry testing) and ensures these are completed on schedule.
• Develops expertise in depth technical and clinical knowledge on CT systems; takes the lead on solving complex and escalated technical problems.
• 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 (lead shielding, system placement), equipment installation, acceptance and HARP testing, ongoing service support, and end-of-life planning.
• Performs incoming inspection of new equipment, including receiving, documenting, assembling, installing, conducting performance and safety testing, obtaining necessary legal approvals, and coordinating hospital network integration.
• Maintains work documentation, equipment inventory, and service records in the Medical Engineering database.
• Participates in research and development projects relating to imaging equipment (e.g. image quality and dose measurement).
• 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 recognized equivalent) is required
• At a minimum, 7 years of practical and related experience is required, with significant experience supporting Medical Imaging equipment in a clinical environment preferred
• Experience working in a hospital environment preferred
• Membership in the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) or other 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. CESO, CMBES) is an asset
• Excellent problem recognition and problem-solving skills in a technical field, with demonstrated ability to lead on complex and escalated issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Strong ability to work effectively as a team member and build working relationships with colleagues, clinical staff, and vendors
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to patient care and safety
• "Can-do" and open-minded attitude, ability to pivot when needed
• 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.

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.