General Duty Radiopharmacy Technologist - PRS

Job summary

Prepare, test, aseptically dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals for distribution, while performing sterility cultures and radiolabeling patient blood cell components when required. Maintain laboratory operations and radioactive inventory records, comply with applicable transport and nuclear safety regulations, and assist with development projects.

Job details

Requisition ID: 411531 Position Number: 20090548 Posting End Date: September 30, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre Department / Unit: Provincial Radiopharmaceutical Services Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/05/2026 - 12/31/2028 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends;Standby coverage as required Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $39.382 , $41.202 , $43.090 , $45.109 , $47.216 , $49.407 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Director, Provincial Radiopharmaceutical Services (or designate), the incumbent is responsible for: Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals using sterile techniques. Preparation of reagents for the preparation of sterile, pyrogen free radiopharmaceuticals. Conducting quality control tests on radiopharmaceuticals using such techniques as thin layer chromatography, HPLC, absorption chromatography, particle filtration and gamma counting. Carrying out the daily innoculation of sterility cultures on the clinical radiopharmaceuticals. Aseptically dispensing the radiopharmaceuticals for distribution to client Nuclear Medicine Departments. Preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for transport to other hospitals in conformance with the required Transport Canada and CNSC regulations. Separation of cell components from the whole blood of patients with suspected infections and then radiolabeling these and preparing them for re-injection into the patient. Performing general laboratory duties, e.g. restocking lab, cleaning glassware, lab cleanliness maintenance, etc. Performing assigned development projects under the guidance of the Director (or designate). Using the laboratory computer system to track radioactive inventory, maintain inventory of radiopharmaceutical productions and quantities dispensed to client Nuclear Medicine Departments and required information reporting and radiopharmaceutical tracking according to the regulations of CNSC and Health Canada. Experience Recent experience performing benchwork (wet chemistry) in a laboratory setting or other related experience required. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) University degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciences or a related field or completion of a diploma program in a relevant field. Special Training: On the job training with respect to: Compliance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Act and the Regulations of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) in all work performed. Compliance with the Regulations of the Drugs Directorate of Health Canada in all work performed. Obtaining a “Certificate of Competence” in the Transport of Radioactive Dangerous Goods”. Certification/Licensure/Registration The incumbent is required to be classified as a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) relative to applicable Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) legislation. Qualifications And Skills Not applicable Physical Requirements Manual dexterity. Physically able to lift lead transfer pots weighing up to 20 pounds. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

What you’ll do

Prepare, test, aseptically dispense, and package radiopharmaceuticals for distribution, while performing sterility cultures and radiolabeling patient blood cell components when required. Maintain laboratory operations and radioactive inventory records, comply with applicable transport and nuclear safety regulations, and assist with development projects.

Requirements

Applicants need recent laboratory benchwork experience, such as wet chemistry, and a university degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciences, or a related field, or a relevant diploma. The role requires classification as a Nuclear Energy Worker and on-the-job training in nuclear safety, Health Canada regulations, and transport of radioactive dangerous goods; manual dexterity and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds are also required.

Listed skills

• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sterile Radiopharmaceutical Preparation
• Wet Chemistry
• Quality Control Testing
• Thin-Layer Chromatography
• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
• Absorption Chromatography
• Particle Filtration
• Gamma Counting
• Aseptic Dispensing
• Sterility Testing
• Radiopharmaceutical Inventory Tracking
• Radioactive Materials Handling
• Blood Cell Separation
• Radiolabeling
• Laboratory Maintenance
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety