NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Four weeks vacation

Moving support

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Job summary

Northern Health invites a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist to contribute to the Diagnostic Imaging department in Prince George. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, prepare patients, operate equipment, and ensure quality control in a dynamic, safety-conscious environment.

Applicants must have CAMRT-certified training, current CAMRT certification eligibility, and strong teamwork, communication, and teaching abilities to support interdisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• Completion of CAMRT-recognized Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Current CAMRT certification and eligible for CAMRT/CAMRT-BC membership.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures per departmental policies.
• Prepare patients for examinations and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment and monitor patients during procedures.
• Perform routine quality control tests on imaging equipment and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Teaching

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

CAMRT nuclear medicine program

CAMRT certification

Tools

EMR

RIS

Windows

Job description

Position Summary

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 the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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.

Qualfications

• Successful completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT).
• Current certification with CAMRT and eligible for membership with CAMRT and CAMRT-BC.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of EMR, RIS and Windows based systems. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC

UHNBC is growing

with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.