Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the DI Nuclear Medicine (In Vivo) team. The role involves preparing, dispensing, and administering radiopharmaceuticals to perform 70+ diagnostic procedures and therapies with emphasis on quality assurance and patient care.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, hold CAMRT certification, NSRMIRT licensure, and BLS; strong teamwork and adaptability are essential,

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• CAMRT certification required; NSRMIRT licensure preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• WHMIS training with safety-focused mindset.
• Ability to adapt to changes and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, dispense, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures.
• Maintain ongoing quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment.
• Adapt procedures and perform complex computer manipulations as needed.
• On-call/emergency procedures outside department hours when required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient rapport

Adaptability

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

CAMRT certification

NSRMIRT licensure

BLS certification

WHMIS training

Job description

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging

Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: DI Nuclear Medicine (In Vivo)
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 8-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

Under the remote supervision of the Manager, and working with the team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to perform more than 70 nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures and therapies, effectively, efficiently, professionally, and ethically. Within this diverse scope is the ongoing quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging equipment, and documentation maintenance required by hospital accreditation, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC),Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and Health Canada.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is expected to adapt procedures and perform complex computer manipulations and analysis while providing a high standard of health care to the client. On a rotating basis, they are required to independently perform on-call/emergency procedures outside of department hours for presentation to the nuclear medicine physician.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification
• Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT) licensure
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Able to adapt to changes or unusual circumstances in a way that promotes co-operation, and teamwork and minimizes disruption to the work environment
• Must be able to establish a rapport with patients demonstrating courtesy, kindness, understanding, and professionalism at all times
• Must be committed to practicing all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and demonstrate initiative in maintaining and expanding all related skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$36.88 - $45.21 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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