Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $43.24/Hr. - CAD $54.01/Hr. Job Accuracy Posting Flag: The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required
Summary:
This position may be eligible for a one-time recruitment incentive of up to $15,000. Eligibility and the exact amount will be determined based on FTE and is subject to funding availability. To learn more about this incentive and whether you may qualify, please contact your Recruitment Advisor.
Join Providence Health Care as a Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT Technologist and bring your technical expertise and commitment to exceptional patient care to a highly specialized diagnostic imaging environment!
Reporting to the Supervisor, you’ll:
- Work as part of a collaborative health care team, performing a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and PET/CT examinations while supporting patients throughout their imaging experience. This role combines advanced imaging technology, specialized clinical knowledge and hands-on patient care to help produce high-quality diagnostic information that supports timely and effective treatment decisions.
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Prepare and support patients throughout procedures, operate nuclear medicine, PET/CT and computerized imaging equipment, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, start IVs and administer iodinated contrast, and monitor patients to ensure their comfort and safety.
- Play an important role in maintaining the quality and safety of the imaging environment through equipment quality control, radiation monitoring and the safe handling and disposal of radioactive materials.
At Providence Health Care, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise in a complex and rewarding area of medical imaging while working alongside a skilled, multidisciplinary team committed to patient- and family-centred care, safety, collaboration and clinical excellence.
What You Bring:
Education, Training, and Experience
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Graduation from a recognized program in Nuclear Medicine Technology and certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Nuclear Medicine plus three (3) years recent experience in Nuclear Medicine.
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Completion of a recognized certificate in Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
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Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course, as required by site practice.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.
Skills and Abilities
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Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.
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Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care including practice of safe work procedures with applicable modality equipment.
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Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography theory and practices within a patient/family centred model of care.
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Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications
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Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with Nuclear Medicine, PET and Computed Tomography equipment and related computer applications.
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Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
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Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.
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Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e., digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval.
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Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and external staff.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
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Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
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Demonstrated skill in CT, PET and Nuclear Medicine techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
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Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
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Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
What We Offer:
- State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
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Competitive pay: $43.24 to $54.01 CAD per hour, depending on experience.
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Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.
Your Day to Day:
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Performs a full range of PET/CT and Nuclear Medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including patient preparation, positioning, image acquisition, reconstruction and processing, and ensures images meet established quality standards.
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Provides safe, patient-centred care throughout examinations, including obtaining clinical histories, establishing IV access, monitoring vital signs and patient condition, administering contrast and radiopharmaceuticals, and responding to adverse reactions or emergencies.
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Prepares, dispenses and administers radiopharmaceuticals, therapeutic agents and other medications in accordance with established procedures, including performing required quality control and maintaining accurate documentation.
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Operates, monitors and performs routine quality control and troubleshooting on PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine and related imaging equipment, consulting with physicians, Lead Technologists and other team members when technical or clinical concerns arise.
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Maintains a safe imaging and radiation environment by receiving, handling, storing and disposing of radioactive materials, monitoring radiation levels, applying ALARA principles, and following radiation safety, infection control and occupational health and safety requirements.
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Contributes to departmental operations, education and continuous improvement through patient documentation and records management, supply monitoring, staff and learner orientation, research and special projects, quality improvement initiatives, and the development of practices, procedures and standards.
Who We Are:
Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
