Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine – Diagnostic Imaging – Full Time

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sault Area Hospital in Canada seeks a Medical Radiation Technologist – Nuclear Medicine to ensure efficient Nuclear Medicine examinations and daily departmental operations within Diagnostic Imaging. Responsibilities include safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals and adherence to radiation safety standards.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, Ontario registration, and MRITO licensure in Nuclear Medicine, with strong teamwork and patient-care skills in a

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Medical Radiation Technology (Nuclear Medicine).
• Registration in good standing with College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario.
• M.R.I.T.O registration in Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging and in-vivo non-imaging and in-vitro procedures under supervision.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and report significant changes.
• Provide appropriate patient preparation and care.
• Prepare and dispense generators and radiopharmaceutical kits.
• Administer radiopharmaceutical doses with proper venipuncture and keep records.
• Maintain radiopharmaceutical laboratory, receiving, logging, storing, and disposal.
• Follow protection procedures and AECB regulations.
• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Care for equipment and work areas.
• Assist in organizing daily workload.
• Perform general office duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Safety procedures

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Ontario MRTO registration in Nuclear Medicine

Registration in good standing with CMRT of Ontario

Job description

Purpose Of Position

The Medical Radiation Technologist – Nuclear Medicine is responsible for the efficient and effective completion of

Purpose Of Position

The Medical Radiation Technologist – Nuclear Medicine is responsible for the efficient and effective completion of ordered Nuclear Medicine examinations and the day to day operation of the area to which they are assigned within the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Technologists are responsible for the safe dispensing of controlled energy sources as defined by the Regulated Health Professional Act including ionizing radiation.

Duties

• Perform imaging and in-vivo non-imaging and in-vitro procedures under the direction of the Technical Supervisor and Medical Directors.
• Perform quality assurance procedures and report any significant changes.
• Provide appropriate patient preparation and care.
• Prepare and dispense, generators, radiopharmaceutical kits.
• Administer radiopharmaceutical doses with proper venipuncture and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain radiopharmaceutical laboratory, receiving, logging, storing, and disposal.
• Follow appropriate protection procedures and adhere to AECB rules and regulations.
• Perform decontamination procedures.
• Care and maintenance of equipment and all work areas.
• Assist in organizing daily work load.
• Perform general office duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited School of Medical Radiation Technology (Nuclear Medicine)
• Registration in good standing with College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
• M.R.I.T.O registration in Nuclear Medicine

Skill/Ability

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations. Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
• Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
• Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE

• Scintillation cameras
• Survey meters
• Scintillation counters and probes
• Dose calibrators
• Computer
• Sound knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine Procedures as ordered by a qualified practitioner including but not limited to Cardiac exams and persantine studies.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.