Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiopharmacy

Overview

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!

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

- CAD $45.81/Hr.

• Perform duties within Nuclear Medicine, including radiopharmaceutical manufacturing and special cell labelling for lower mainland hospitals.
• Prepare and dispense radiopharmaceuticals for shipping.
• Label cells using sterile techniques.
• Instruct manufacturing and cell labelling techniques to staff.
• Operate nuclear medicine laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine quality control tests on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Monitor radioactive storage areas using appropriate detection devices and dispose of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

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

• Demonstrated knowledge of theory and practice of radiopharmacy dispensing and radiation safety practices.
• Aseptic techniques and safe work procedures with nuclear medicine laboratory equipment.
• Good manufacturing practices (GMP) knowledge.
• Knowledge of radiopharmacy equipment and computer applications, Bio Rx applications, and CNSC, WCB, and TDG regulations.
• Knowledge of research processes and methodology; ability to perform radioisotope laboratory examinations in compliance with departmental standards.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment and work independently or with others; ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others; ability to instruct personnel and students; and ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care; ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety; ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in diverse settings.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate a computerized patient care/radiopharmacy information system.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly-funded facilities are required to report past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering missing vaccines and informing actions during future exposures or outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments, you will be asked to provide this information as part of onboarding.

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. We value bold thinking, smart risk-taking, and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for patients and their families. Join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental, and municipal pension plan
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling and incident support for employees and their families
• Award-winning recognition programs for staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Exclusive discount offers for VCH staff

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada’s Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on Career Hub; external candidates applying via the External Career Portal will be considered as external applicants.