Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging (Winnipeg)

Overview

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. This prospect is for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the DI Nuclear Medicine (In Vivo) department, located at Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII. This is a permanent full‑time position (100% FTE) with 75 hours biweekly.

Responsibilities

Under the remote supervision of the Manager, and working with the team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to perform more than 70 nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures and therapies, effectively, efficiently, professionally, and ethically.

Maintain ongoing quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging equipment, and documentation as required by hospital accreditation, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and Health Canada.

Adapt procedures and perform complex computer manipulations and analysis while providing a high standard of health care to the client.

On a rotating basis, independently perform on‑call/emergency procedures outside of department hours for presentation to the nuclear medicine physician.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification; Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals (NSCMIRTP) licensure
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
• Able to adapt to changes or unusual circumstances in a way that promotes cooperation and teamwork and minimizes disruption to the work environment
• Must be able to establish a rapport with patients demonstrating courtesy, kindness, understanding, and professionalism at all times
• Must be committed to practicing all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and demonstrate initiative in maintaining and expanding all related skills
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred

Hours

Permanent full‑time position; 75 hours biweekly. Monday to Friday days; subject to change as operationally required. Call rotation is required. Travel between the HI and VG sites may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

$36.88 - $45.21 hourly. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Important Notice

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination and values diversity. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Applicants should review their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors profile.