Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine – Diagnostic Imaging – Full Time
About the role
Purpose Of Position The Medical Radiation Technologist – Nuclear Medicine is responsible for the efficient and effective completion of
ordered Nuclear Medicine examinations and the day to day operation of the area to which they are assigned within the
Diagnostic Imaging Department. Technologists are responsible for the safe dispensing of controlled energy sources as
defined by the Regulated Health Professional Act including ionizing radiation
Duties
- Perform imaging and in-vivo non-imaging and in-vitro procedures under the direction of the Technical Supervisor and Medical Directors.
- Perform quality assurance procedures and report any significant changes.
- Provide appropriate patient preparation and care.
- Prepare and dispense, generators, radiopharmaceutical kits.
- Administer radiopharmaceutical doses with proper venipuncture and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain radiopharmaceutical laboratory, receiving, logging, storing, and disposal.
- Follow appropriate protection procedures and adhere to AECB rules and regulations.
- Perform decontamination procedures.
- Care and maintenance of equipment and all work areas.
- Assist in organizing daily work load.
- Perform general office duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an Accredited School of Medical Radiation Technology (Nuclear Medicine)
- Registration in good standing with College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
- M.R.I.T.O registration in Nuclear Medicine
Skill/Ability
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations. Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
- Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE
- Scintillation cameras
- Survey meters
- Scintillation counters and probes
- Dose calibrators
- Computer
- Sound knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine Procedures as ordered by a qualified practitioner including but not limited to Cardiac exams and persantine studies.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.
About Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.
Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine – Diagnostic Imaging – Full Time
About the role
Purpose Of Position The Medical Radiation Technologist – Nuclear Medicine is responsible for the efficient and effective completion of
ordered Nuclear Medicine examinations and the day to day operation of the area to which they are assigned within the
Diagnostic Imaging Department. Technologists are responsible for the safe dispensing of controlled energy sources as
defined by the Regulated Health Professional Act including ionizing radiation
Duties
- Perform imaging and in-vivo non-imaging and in-vitro procedures under the direction of the Technical Supervisor and Medical Directors.
- Perform quality assurance procedures and report any significant changes.
- Provide appropriate patient preparation and care.
- Prepare and dispense, generators, radiopharmaceutical kits.
- Administer radiopharmaceutical doses with proper venipuncture and maintain appropriate records.
- Maintain radiopharmaceutical laboratory, receiving, logging, storing, and disposal.
- Follow appropriate protection procedures and adhere to AECB rules and regulations.
- Perform decontamination procedures.
- Care and maintenance of equipment and all work areas.
- Assist in organizing daily work load.
- Perform general office duties.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate from an Accredited School of Medical Radiation Technology (Nuclear Medicine)
- Registration in good standing with College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario
- M.R.I.T.O registration in Nuclear Medicine
Skill/Ability
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations. Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
- Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
- Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
- Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.
- Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE
- Scintillation cameras
- Survey meters
- Scintillation counters and probes
- Dose calibrators
- Computer
- Sound knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine Procedures as ordered by a qualified practitioner including but not limited to Cardiac exams and persantine studies.
Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.
About Sault Area Hospital
Sault Area Hospital (SAH) is a state-of-the-art facility that opened on March 6, 2011. SAH provides primary, secondary and select tertiary services to a total catchment population of approximately 115,000 residents in Sault Ste. Marie and the District of Algoma. In addition to providing core services in Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine; Surgery; Obstetrics, Maternity and Pediatrics; Mental Health and Addictions; Complex Continuing Care; and Rehabilitation, SAH is also home to the Algoma Regional Renal Program and the Algoma District Cancer Program. With the opening of the new integrated, one-site hospital in March 2011 also came the first-ever satellite radiation treatment suite in the province. SAH is extremely proud of our approximately 1850 dedicated staff, 370 physicians (active, supportive and locums) and 500+ volunteers who provide almost 65,000 hours of service each year.