Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Overview

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Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 - $45.81 / hour.

Job Summary
Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

Position Details
The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. We currently have an opportunity for a Casual - Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Royal Columbian Hospital.

Join us to learn more; we invite you to apply today and discover why Fraser Health is considered an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, value diversity in the workforce and maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Joining our team offers opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every day in health care.

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Detailed Overview

Reporting to the Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health. The Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies. Duties include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patients during procedures, preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals, performing routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitoring the area with appropriate detection devices and disposing of radioactive substances and contaminated items following established guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of technical work including correlating clinical history with examinations, explaining tests, positioning patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals by intravenous injection, inhalation or orally, and operating Nuclear Medicine cameras, computers and counting equipment in accordance with standards and procedures.
• Performs patient care duties before, during and after examinations, including monitoring IV lines, oxygen delivery, urinary catheter systems, ECGs, blood pressure, and responding to emergencies per policies; CPR may be required in emergencies.
• Manages radioactive materials: receiving, measuring, dispensing, recording, storing and disposing in compliance with license regulations; reports hazards; monitors areas; actively uses ALARA principles.
• Prepares diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under aseptic and pyrogen-free conditions; dispenses patient doses; performs quality control and documents accordingly.
• Prepares, dispenses and administers radioactive therapeutic agents under aseptic conditions; performs quality control and documentation.
• Prepares leukocyte labelling per current regulations; performs quality control and documentation.
• Performs non-imaging in-vivo and in-vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures and interventional pharmacologic agent preparation as required.
• Completes records in patient information systems and ensures correct exams are recorded for billing and workload.
• Performs administrative duties including entering patient demographics, ordering supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Assesses and triages patients to reflect workflow changes or camera suitability based on patient conditions.
• Performs routine quality control on Nuclear Medicine equipment and troubleshoots as needed; reports status.
• Maintains radiation safety, OH&S and infection control compliance; completes required documentation.
• Reports incidents of overexposure or radioactive material incidents to the Site/Radiation Safety Officer as required.
• Maintains CPR and TDG certifications; participates in ongoing department training (infection control, radiation safety, safety modules).
• Orients and teaches staff, residents and technologists; participates in approved research and QA/LEAN programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience
Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine). CPR certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of PACS and digital imaging systems.
• Safe work procedures with nuclear medicine equipment.
• Knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Regulations.
• Ability to perform radioisotope examinations in line with departmental standards.
• Knowledge of the research process and methodology.
• Knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems.
• Excellent communication with clients, families and health teams.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration; strong workload planning.
• CPR proficiency; computer skills with current applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health serves over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley on traditional lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations; home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity, with a culture of respect, caring and trust. We strive for inclusive, equitable and culturally safe hiring practices. Our team includes 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

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Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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