Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Talent Pool)

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Promotions within large org

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join a leading academic medical imaging department in Toronto. The role supports advanced nuclear medicine procedures across rotating shifts and requires strong clinical judgement, patient-focused care, and effective inter-professional communication.

The team emphasizes education, research, and quality assurance within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• CMRITO registration is required.
• CAMRT certification with current membership preferred.
• Completion of a BCLS Level II: Basic Rescuer certification.
• Related technologist experience in a hospital environment is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to perform nuclear medicine procedures using advanced systems and equipment.
• Provide exceptional care to patients, families and caregivers while adhering to department policies and best practices.
• Effectively communicate with inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Work accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast paced, high patient volume setting.
• Participate in professional development, teaching and educational activities, and mentoring, as required.
• Coordinate daily work schedule, prioritizes emergency/add-on cases, as required.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

CMRITO registration

CAMRT certification

BCLS Level II

Job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Company Description

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: All Sites

Department: Medical Imaging, Molecular Imaging

Reports to: Supervisor, Molecular Imaging

Wage Range: $39.20 to $58.80 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating 8 hour shifts across weekdays, with occasional evening, and Saturday shifts as required

Status: Permanent Full Time

This is a Talent Pool posting for all current Nuclear Medicine Technologist vacancies, all external applicants will be reviewed monthly to interview for all full time, part time, temporary, and casual opportunities that arise in the next 12-months.

Additional Benefits

Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked

Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy

Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH

Education: Monthly PET Education Rounds and quarterly Nuclear Medicine Rounds for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Opportunity to obtain annual onsite Basic CPR refresher training

Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education

Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships

Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy

Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)

Advance Skills: Opportunity to conduct and lead learning labs at Michener Institute.

Opportunity to apply for Clinical Adjunct Professor status with Michener Institute, in recognition of individual commitment to clinical education, advances in practice practice and serve as a role model/mentor to colleagues and students.

Research: Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations

Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio

Position Summary

Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The molecular imaging team is comprised of medical radiation technologists, radiopharmacists, radiologists, cardiologists and physicians who all work together to provide the best patient care.

The Nuclear Medicine department was the first to participate in the administration of Yttrium 90 Therasphere together with the Vascular Interventional team for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

As the first department in Ontario to use Radium-223 to treat prostate cancer, a preceptorship program was developed for other Ontario hospitals to implement Radium treatment programs.

The PET imaging department performs the highest number of PET scans in Ontario.

UHN is one of three sites in southern Ontario to perform PET Rubidium myocardical scans

Nuclear Medicine at UHN was the first to perform Lutathera Lu-177 treatment for neuroendocrine tumours.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

Duties

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to perform nuclear medicine procedures using advanced systems and equipment in accordance with applicable legislation, clinical standards and departmental procedures
• Provide exceptional care to patients, families and caregivers while adhering to Medical Imaging department and UHN policies and best practices
• Effectively communicate with inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Work accurately, safely, and efficiently in a fast paced, high patient volume setting
• Participate in professional development, teaching and educational activities, and mentoring, as required
• Coordinate daily work schedule, prioritizes emergency/add-on cases, as required

Qualifications

• CMRITO registration
• CAMRT certification with current membership, preferred
• Completion of a BCLS program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification, with maintenance of certification
• Related technologist experience in a hospital environment, an asset
• Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize workStrong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.