Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) - Nuclear Medicine
About the role
Position Summary Join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine team at Quinte Health and take your expertise to the next level! With the recent installation of the GE NM/CT 860 SPECT CT and the upcoming GE NM/CT 870 SPECT CT, we are leading the way in advanced diagnostic imaging. These state-of-the-art systems integrate functional and anatomical imaging in a single scan, providing faster results, improved patient comfort, and enhanced diagnostic precision.
At Quinte Health, we pride ourselves on offering specialized services that many larger centers don’t, including White Blood Cell Labelling and a broad range of hospital-based Nuclear Medicine studies not typically available in outpatient clinics. Our team performs advanced imaging in Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Skeletal, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine diagnostics, including Nuclear Cardiac studies.
As part of our team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, expand your skill set, and be part of a forward-thinking department dedicated to innovation and patient-centered care. This is your opportunity to advance your career in an environment that values professional growth and excellence.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of the future of Nuclear Medicine!
Required
- Member in good standing of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
- Graduate of an accredited program of Medical Imaging – Nuclear Medicine.
- Possess valid liability insurance as defined by the CMRITO.
- Initiative, organizational, and decision-making skills are essential.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal courteously and effectively with physicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Able to prioritize workflow.
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
- Must be available to work all shifts including weekends, stat holidays and on-call.
Duties
- Performs all nuclear medicine procedures according to the Standards of Practice.
- Performs Quality Assurance procedures as set by department standards.
- Performs area wipe tests, contamination monitoring, and decontamination.
- Responsible for ensuring an adequate level of products and supplies to support daily operations.
- Archives/retrieves data to/from PACS.
- Reports equipment deficiencies to the Charge Technologist/Manager.
- Injects contrast agent/radiopharmaceuticals as directed by the nuclear medicine physician.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new technologists.
- Demonstrates willingness to provide the highest quality service appropriate to the position based on the concept and philosophy of continuous and quality improvement.
- Demonstrates courteous behaviour through polite and respectful communication with all co-workers and patients.
- Participates in continuing education in order to increase his/her own professional growth and development.
- Maintains a general working knowledge of the provision of Diagnostic Imaging services - policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.
Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.
Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.
Physical Demands Analysis Strength
- Required Frequently – lifting and carrying, pushing/pulling.
Mobility
- Required Frequently – standing and walking on hard surfaces.
- Required Frequently – walking, crouching/squatting.
- Required Frequently –bending/stooping, bending, twisting/turning, reaching.
Dexterity
- Required Frequently - handling objects, gripping/grasping, neck, elbow, shoulder and wrist movement, reaching.
- Required Frequently – fine finger movement.
Equal Opportunity We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince Edward and Hastings Counties and the southeast portion of Northumberland County.
Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery.
Our 1700 staff members, along with 364 professional staff with privileges including doctors, nurse practitioners and mid-wives, provide primary and secondary patient care. Through partnership and innovation, the teams at the four hospitals of Quinte Health provide exceptional health care services to the residents of the area, close to home.
Our vision over the next five years is to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. We will achieve this by working even more closely between our teams, hospitals and partners to provide care as close to home as possible and to help build a stronger health care system for the future. The pandemic has reinforced the value of teamwork and collaboration, and that we are indeed stronger together. Many of the challenges facing hospitals today can only be solved in true partnership.
Our Values: Imagine it's you, Value everyone, Stronger Together, and We all make a difference.
Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) - Nuclear Medicine
About the role
Position Summary Join our dynamic Nuclear Medicine team at Quinte Health and take your expertise to the next level! With the recent installation of the GE NM/CT 860 SPECT CT and the upcoming GE NM/CT 870 SPECT CT, we are leading the way in advanced diagnostic imaging. These state-of-the-art systems integrate functional and anatomical imaging in a single scan, providing faster results, improved patient comfort, and enhanced diagnostic precision.
At Quinte Health, we pride ourselves on offering specialized services that many larger centers don’t, including White Blood Cell Labelling and a broad range of hospital-based Nuclear Medicine studies not typically available in outpatient clinics. Our team performs advanced imaging in Cardiovascular, Genitourinary, Skeletal, Respiratory, Gastrointestinal, and Endocrine diagnostics, including Nuclear Cardiac studies.
As part of our team, you’ll work with cutting-edge technology, expand your skill set, and be part of a forward-thinking department dedicated to innovation and patient-centered care. This is your opportunity to advance your career in an environment that values professional growth and excellence.
Ready to make an impact? Join us and be part of the future of Nuclear Medicine!
Required
- Member in good standing of the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO).
- Graduate of an accredited program of Medical Imaging – Nuclear Medicine.
- Possess valid liability insurance as defined by the CMRITO.
- Initiative, organizational, and decision-making skills are essential.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal courteously and effectively with physicians, patients, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Able to prioritize workflow.
- Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload.
- Must be available to work all shifts including weekends, stat holidays and on-call.
Duties
- Performs all nuclear medicine procedures according to the Standards of Practice.
- Performs Quality Assurance procedures as set by department standards.
- Performs area wipe tests, contamination monitoring, and decontamination.
- Responsible for ensuring an adequate level of products and supplies to support daily operations.
- Archives/retrieves data to/from PACS.
- Reports equipment deficiencies to the Charge Technologist/Manager.
- Injects contrast agent/radiopharmaceuticals as directed by the nuclear medicine physician.
- Assists in the orientation and training of new technologists.
- Demonstrates willingness to provide the highest quality service appropriate to the position based on the concept and philosophy of continuous and quality improvement.
- Demonstrates courteous behaviour through polite and respectful communication with all co-workers and patients.
- Participates in continuing education in order to increase his/her own professional growth and development.
- Maintains a general working knowledge of the provision of Diagnostic Imaging services - policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.
Belleville General Hospital (BGH) sits on the shore of the stunning Bay of Quinte. The City of Belleville features a mix of small-town charm and big-city amenities. It is a growing city, with exciting culinary experiences, sheltered waterways for boating and ice fishing, fun festivals and entertainment, beautiful trails and golf courses, a popular farmer’s market, unique shops and services, as well as popular big box and large-scale retail.
Belleville General Hospital is the largest of Quinte Health’s hospitals, with two medicine units, critical care (ICU), a lively emergency department, a wide range of surgical and diagnostic services, a busy maternal child unit, a children’s treatment centre, inpatient and outpatient stroke and rehabilitation care, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, and the regional Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic. BGH works closely with the other three Quinte Health hospital teams, as well as regional and provincial health centres to serve our communities.
Working at Belleville General Hospital provides countless opportunities for growth and experiential learning. The inter-professional environment is supportive, friendly and nurturing, with an infusion of new staff learning from seasoned, knowledgeable colleagues. You feel a real sense of teamwork, energy and enthusiasm in the air at BGH, and an overwhelming desire to make a difference.
Physical Demands Analysis Strength
- Required Frequently – lifting and carrying, pushing/pulling.
Mobility
- Required Frequently – standing and walking on hard surfaces.
- Required Frequently – walking, crouching/squatting.
- Required Frequently –bending/stooping, bending, twisting/turning, reaching.
Dexterity
- Required Frequently - handling objects, gripping/grasping, neck, elbow, shoulder and wrist movement, reaching.
- Required Frequently – fine finger movement.
Equal Opportunity We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or
About Quinte Health
Quinte Health provides a wide range of high quality health care services to 160,000 people living in the 7000 square kilometre region of Prince Edward and Hastings Counties and the southeast portion of Northumberland County.
Care is provided through four hospitals - Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital - and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three sites, a rehabilitation day hospital, children's treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation and surgery.
Our 1700 staff members, along with 364 professional staff with privileges including doctors, nurse practitioners and mid-wives, provide primary and secondary patient care. Through partnership and innovation, the teams at the four hospitals of Quinte Health provide exceptional health care services to the residents of the area, close to home.
Our vision over the next five years is to foster healthier, more connected people and communities. We will achieve this by working even more closely between our teams, hospitals and partners to provide care as close to home as possible and to help build a stronger health care system for the future. The pandemic has reinforced the value of teamwork and collaboration, and that we are indeed stronger together. Many of the challenges facing hospitals today can only be solved in true partnership.
Our Values: Imagine it's you, Value everyone, Stronger Together, and We all make a difference.