About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Supervisor or designate and working in a computerized and digital imaging environment, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist coordinates/organizes and performs the assigned day-to-day activities in the Nuclear Medicine imaging department; coordinates/assists assigned department duties with fellow technologists and students. Maintains currency with all departmental policies and procedures; and complies with established administrative and clinical policies and procedures. Ensures consistent image/exam quality and test results.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (RTNM). Graduation from an approved nuclear medicine technology diploma program. Eligible for membership in the CAMRT. Completion of CT education courses and/or an equivalent of in-house education in physics, instrumentation and CT clinical applications or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year recent, related nuclear medicine experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in all types of Diagnostic/Therapeutic radioisotope procedures.
Skills And Abilities
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Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
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Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated proficiency in all nuclear medicine routines.
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Ability to function efficiently under varying circumstances.
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Ability to ensure high standards of image quality and patient care.
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Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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Demonstrated proficiency in all routines and equipment relevant to the assigned nuclear medicine imaging services.
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Ability to operate related equipment, including a computerized systems and a variety of software applications.
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Coordinate, prioritize and organize work for self.
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Work as part of a team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD758.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Supervisor or designate and working in a computerized and digital imaging environment, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist coordinates/organizes and performs the assigned day-to-day activities in the Nuclear Medicine imaging department; coordinates/assists assigned department duties with fellow technologists and students. Maintains currency with all departmental policies and procedures; and complies with established administrative and clinical policies and procedures. Ensures consistent image/exam quality and test results.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (RTNM). Graduation from an approved nuclear medicine technology diploma program. Eligible for membership in the CAMRT. Completion of CT education courses and/or an equivalent of in-house education in physics, instrumentation and CT clinical applications or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. One year recent, related nuclear medicine experience in an acute hospital setting. Experience in all types of Diagnostic/Therapeutic radioisotope procedures.
Skills And Abilities
-
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
-
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
-
Demonstrated proficiency in all nuclear medicine routines.
-
Ability to function efficiently under varying circumstances.
-
Ability to ensure high standards of image quality and patient care.
-
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
-
Demonstrated proficiency in all routines and equipment relevant to the assigned nuclear medicine imaging services.
-
Ability to operate related equipment, including a computerized systems and a variety of software applications.
-
Coordinate, prioritize and organize work for self.
-
Work as part of a team, with other staff, and with patients/clients and caregivers/families.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD758.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.