Team Lead - Diagnostic Imaging

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Team Lead for their Nuclear Medicine division. The successful candidate will supervise operations and perform clinical duties while fostering a culture of excellence in patient care. A minimum of three years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist, management skills, and relevant certifications are required. This role offers competitive hourly compensation and a variety of benefits, emphasizing a positive work-life balance in the scenic surroundings of Nova Scotia.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine technologist in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Safety.
• Perform clinical duties in Nuclear Medicine.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent patient care

Conflict management skills

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification

NSCMIRTP Nuclear Medicine licensure

Formal management course

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 213313

Location: Eastern Zone, St. Martha's Regional Hospital

Department: DI Nuclear Medicine SMRH

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Dec-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work‑life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for the organization and the supervision of the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine, Bone Mineral Densitometry and Radiation Safety Officerin the Division of Diagnostic Imaging at Nova Scotia Health. In addition to the above‑noted supervisory role, the successful applicant will also perform clinical duties within their fields of competency.

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 College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) Nuclear Medicine licensure
• Minimum (3) three years’ recent experience required working as a (Nuc Med) technologist in a hospital setting
• Formal management course preferred
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibilities in a multi‑modality/site imaging department.
• Ensures competency, and maintains an ongoing interest in updating knowledge on new equipment and procedures
• Practices excellent patient care; demonstrating courtesy, kindness and understanding using effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate the ability to prioritize upon short notice while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
• Well‑developed decision‑making, analytical, interpretation, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills
• Conflict management skills and knowledge of appropriate resources
• Effective communication and interpersonal 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
• Shift work required, evenings, nights, and weekends

Compensation and Benefits

Team Lead for MRT's (HTH627): $38.79 - $49.48 hourly

Team Lead for Specialty NM/CT/MR/IV (HTH830): $38.43 - $50.99 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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.