Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 performs:

• Diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies.
• Preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing and dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitors area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposes of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

• Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.
• Graduation from an approved nuclear medicine technology diploma program.
• One year recent, related nuclear medicine experience.

• Working knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with nuclear medicine equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine imaging by reviewing clinical history, explaining procedures, positioning patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating imaging and counting equipment
• Provides comprehensive patient care before, during, and after examinations, including monitoring vital signs, IVs, oxygen delivery, ECGs, and responding to emergencies (including CPR as required)
• Prepares, administers, and performs quality control on diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under aseptic conditions, completing all required documentation
• Prepares, dispenses, administers, and performs quality control on therapeutic radioactive agents in accordance with established protocols and policies
• Safely receives, stores, monitors, and disposes of radioactive materials, following licensing requirements and ALARA radiation safety principles
• Performs non-imaging in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures, including blood collection, labelling techniques, and administration of labelled blood products
• Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to radiation safety, OH&S, infection control standards, incident reporting requirements, and maintaining current CPR and TDG certification

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.