Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Providence Health Care; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Transit discounts

Benefits package

Job summary

Providence Health Care seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to deliver safe, accurate nuclear medicine services. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and prepare radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.

The role requires CAMRT Nuclear Medicine certification, CPR/BCLS, and at least one year of related experience, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Certification with CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine).
• CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS).
• Graduation from an approved nuclear medicine technology diploma program.
• One year recent, related nuclear medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures per department policies.
• Prepare patients for examination, operate nuclear medicine equipment, monitor patients, prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals.
• Conduct routine quality control on imaging equipment and manage radioactive materials according to guidelines.

Skills

PACS knowledge

Nuclear medicine procedures

CPR certification

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Nuclear medicine diploma

CPR/BCLS certification

CAMRT Nuclear Medicine

One year nuclear medicine experience

Tools

PACS/RIS

Radiology information systems

Job description

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr.

The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

We’re looking for Nuclear Medicine Technologists to join our team and help deliver safe, accurate, and patient-focused nuclear medicine services!

This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1 performs

• Diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies.
• Preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing and dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
• Routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitors area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposes of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

Education

• Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine).
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.
• Graduation from an approved nuclear medicine technology diploma program.
• One year recent, related nuclear medicine experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with nuclear medicine equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• State-of-the-art facilities The new St.Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• A competitive salary $40.19 to $50.20 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
• Inclusive culture We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents
• Comprehensive benefits These are unionized roles that include a robust benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes for eligible employees!

Your Day to Day

• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine imaging by reviewing clinical history, explaining procedures, positioning patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and operating imaging and counting equipment
• Provides comprehensive patient care before, during, and after examinations, including monitoring vital signs, IVs, oxygen delivery, ECGs, and responding to emergencies (including CPR as required)
• Prepares, administers, and performs quality control on diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under aseptic conditions, completing all required documentation
• Prepares, dispenses, administers, and performs quality control on therapeutic radioactive agents in accordance with established protocols and policies
• Safely receives, stores, monitors, and disposes of radioactive materials, following licensing requirements and ALARA radiation safety principles
• Performs non-imaging in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures, including blood collection, labelling techniques, and administration of labelled blood products
• Maintains a safe work environment by adhering to radiation safety, OH&S, infection control standards, incident reporting requirements, and maintaining current CPR and TDG certification

Who We Are

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.