Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: All Sites
Department: Medical Imaging, Molecular Imaging
Reports to: Supervisor, Molecular Imaging
Wage Range: $39.20 to $58.80 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating 8 hour shifts across weekdays, with occasional evening, and Saturday shifts as required
Status: Permanent Full Time

This is a Talent Pool posting for all current Nuclear Medicine Technologist vacancies, all external applicants will be reviewed monthly to interview for all full time, part time, temporary, and casual opportunities that arise in the next 12-months. We welcome all students with a set-exam date to also apply.

Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH
Education: Monthly PET Education Rounds and quarterly Nuclear Medicine Rounds for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Opportunity to obtain annual onsite Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
Advance Skills: Opportunity to conduct and lead learning labs at Michener Institute.
Opportunity to apply for Clinical Adjunct Professor status with Michener Institute, in recognition of individual commitment to clinical education, advances in practice practice and serve as a role model/mentor to colleagues and students.
Research: Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio

Position Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The molecular imaging team is comprised of medical radiation technologists, radiopharmacists, radiologists, cardiologists and physicians who all work together to provide the best patient care.

The Nuclear Medicine department was the first to participate in the administration of Yttrium 90 Therasphere together with the Vascular Interventional team for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

As the first department in Ontario to use Radium-223 to treat prostate cancer, a preceptorship program was developed for other Ontario hospitals to implement Radium treatment programs.

The PET imaging department performs the highest number of PET scans in Ontario.

UHN is one of three sites in southern Ontario to perform PET Rubidium myocardical scans

Nuclear Medicine at UHN was the first to perform Lutathera Lu-177 treatment for neuroendocrine tumours.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

Duties

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to perform nuclear medicine procedures using advanced systems and equipment in accordance with applicable legislation, clinical standards and departmental procedures
• Provide exceptional care to patients, families and caregivers while adhering to Medical Imaging department and UHN policies and best practices
• Effectively communicate with inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Work accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast paced, high patient volume setting
• Participate in professional development, teaching and educational activities, and mentoring, as required
• Coordinate daily work schedule, prioritizes emergency/add-on cases, as required

Qualifications

• CMRITO registration
• CAMRT certification with current membership, preferred
• Completion of a BCLS program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, with maintenance of certification
• Related technologist experience in a hospital environment, an asset
• Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team

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