Nuclear Medicine Technologist

WELL Health Diagnostic Centres

$85K — $91K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current and valid Certificate of Registration with the Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.
  • Proficient in general nuclear medicine procedures.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills in English.
  • Ability to work varying shifts independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to engage in self-evaluation and participate in annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients by confirming identification and safety protocols.
  • Document relevant patient history prior to examinations.
  • Report unusual or abnormal cases to the supervisor.
  • Set up and adjust nuclear medicine equipment according to established protocols.
  • Perform a variety of nuclear medicine procedures including scans and treatments.
  • Conduct quality control assessments on procedures and equipment.
  • Adhere to safety and regulatory guidelines while maintaining cleanliness.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team environment.
  • Diverse range of diagnostic responsibilities.
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization.
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.

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.
• Venograms, dacrocystograms and testicular scans.
• Rest and stress MUGA's.

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.

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.

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 $41 - $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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