Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MyHealth Centre

$87K — $91K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and valid Certificate of Registration with the Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in general nuclear medicine procedures.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificate.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with good command of English.
  • Ability to work varying shifts independently and cohesively with a team.
  • Self-evaluate performance and participate in yearly performance reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure patient identification and safety before examinations.
  • Document relevant patient history accurately.
  • Inform supervisors about any unusual or abnormal cases promptly.
  • Set up nuclear medicine equipment and maintain protocols.
  • Monitor supplies and alert supervisors of shortages.
  • Perform a range of nuclear medicine procedures, including radio pharmaceutical preparations and scans.
  • Ensure all quality control assessments are performed as required.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedules including full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities.
  • Potential sign-on and relocation bonuses for specific locations across Canada.
Full Job Description
WELL Health Diagnostic Centres is looking for a skilled and certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist who will be responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine procedures.

We provide opportunities that fit your lifestyle - full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities available. We offer potential sign-on and relocation bonuses throughout Canada for specific locations - learn more now!

Job Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Reporting to: Clinic Leader

Responsibilities:

Preparation:

  • Ensure patient identification, safety and preparation procedures are correct before starting nuclear medicine examinations.
  • Ensure relevant patient history is documented.
  • Inform supervisor, or designated person, of unusual or abnormal cases.
  • Set up and adjust nuclear medicine equipment, maintaining established protocol.
  • Monitor supplies and notify supervisor of shortages.


Performance of Nuclear Medicine Procedures:

  • Radio pharmaceutical preparation and quality management.
  • Bone, brain, thyroid, liver, spleen, hepatobiliary, renal scans and lung.
  • I131 thyroid treatments, Bone Densitometry scans.
  • Gallium scans, RBC liver/spleen scans.
  • Nuclear cardiology tests including myocardial perfusion imaging, MUGA's, and viability studies.


Quality Control

  • Ensure (and monitor) all quality control assessments are performed as required.


Equipment Maintenance

  • Observe and report all malfunctions in nuclear medicine equipment.
  • Follow manufacturer's guidelines for operation, maintenance and minor trouble shooting.


Reporting

  • Sign all required documentation.
  • Ensure all abnormal and urgent cases are handled as outlined in departmental guidelines.


Safety

  • Clean, tidy and disinfect nuclear medicine equipment and change rooms.
  • Follow established health and safety procedures.
  • Will be designated as Site RSO to perform duties associated with Radiation Protection Program, coordinating with the Corporate RSO when necessary.


Regulations

  • Comply with all Company and Government Regulations.
  • Maintain continuing CMRTO registration and medical educational requirements necessary for ongoing certification.


Other

  • Under direction of the supervisor/clinic manager, assists other staff members when workload is completed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Rest and stress myocardial imaging.


Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:

  • Current and valid Certificate of Registration with the Association of Medical Radiation Technologists of the relevant province.
  • Knowledge and proficiency in general nuclear medicine procedures.
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certificate.
  • Maintain competence in position by attending staff meetings.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, good command of the English language and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work varying shifts and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Self-evaluate performance, establish personal objectives and participate in yearly staff performance review.


Personal:

Have a cheerful, positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with others as well as the ability to work independently and treat everyone with respect, dignity, and kindness.

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WELL Health Diagnostic Centres does not use artificial intelligence-assisted tools as part of the recruitment process.

This role is for an existing vacancy. The expected hiring range for this role is from $42 - $44 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience level, and internal equity. Candidates with significantly more experience may be considered at a higher level with adjusted compensation for certain roles.

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