Nuclear Medicine Technologist 2, Radiopharmacy

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69 / Hr. - CAD $45.81 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Nuclear Medicine team at Vancouver General Hospital.

Apply today to join our team!

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist you will :

• Perform additional procedures / techniques and related duties within Nuclear Medicine such as radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and special cell labelling for lower mainland hospitals.
• Perform duties including;
• preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for shipping,
• labelling cells using sterile techniques,
• instructing manufacturing and cell labeling techniques to staff,
• operating nuclear medicine laboratory equipment,
• performing routine quality control tests on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals,
• monitoring radioactive storage areas utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposing of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine).
• Two (2) years' recent, related experience in radioisotope imaging and radiopharmacy dispensing or an equivalent of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of radiopharmacy dispensing and radiation safety practices.
• Demonstrated ability of aseptic techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with nuclear medicine laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Demonstrated knowledge of radiopharmacy equipment and computer applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Bio Rx applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNSC, WCB, and TDG regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope laboratory examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct personnel and students.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computerized patient care / radiopharmacy information system.

Closing Statement

Radiopharmacy experience is preferred.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections.

Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks.

For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents.

At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families.

We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us.

We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported.

We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.