NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Diagnostic Imaging department in Prince George. The role involves performing vital nuclear medicine procedures and ensuring patient safety in a dynamic healthcare environment. With competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, this position offers an opportunity to thrive professionally while enjoying the beautiful region of northern BC.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist licensed to practice.
• Experience in diagnostic imaging procedures preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Monitor patients during procedures and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Technical proficiency

Education

Registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or related field

Job description

Are you a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Diagnostic Imaging department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies. Duties include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing, dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitoring area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposing of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 14:48, 07:00 to 15:18, 07:30 to 15:48, 08:00 to 16:18, 09:00 to 17:18

University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC) Is The Largest Acute Care Facility Within The Northern Health Region, And a Hub For Specialized Health Services. It’s Also a Teaching Hospital

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.
  
  

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit
  
  

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
  
  

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
  
  

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
  
  

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