Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Peace Arch Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

We are hiring for a Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Peace Arch Hospital.

Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

The Medical Imaging transfer of service to Fraser Health is now completed and we are thrilled to have the Medical Imaging Teams as part of Fraser Health again. Are you interested in learning more and joining us during this exciting time?

We are committed to staff wellness and planetary health and have active working groups to support these initiatives. In addition, we value career advancement and offer professional development and education opportunities.

Peace Arch Hospital is a 171 acute care bed hospital in White Rock, British Columbia that provides care and services primarily to local communities of South Surrey and White Rock. is to provide primary, secondary, and some specialty services, such as 24/7 emergency, general medicine, surgery, maternity, inpatient, and outpatient care, with some services requiring a referral while others can be accessed directly.

• Four weeks of vacation to start.
• Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits.
• Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan.
• 87% maternity top-up.
• 50% subsidy on Trans Link passes.

Please note, benefits are depended on the employee status and casuals may or may not receive certain benefits.

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Nuclear Medicine, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist practices in accordance with the standards of professional practice as well as utilizing a client and family centered care model and the vision and values of the department within Fraser Health (FH).

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies. Duties include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures and preparing, dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Performs routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitors area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposes of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.

Transports isotopes to and from different sites.

• Performs a full range of technical work by performing duties such as correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, providing an explanation regarding the test procedure, positioning patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals by intravenous injection, inhalation or orally, and operating Nuclear Medicine cameras, computers and counting equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Performs patient care duties before, during and after the examination until the patient has left the department, by methods such as checking intravenous lines, monitoring oxygen delivery to patient, monitoring urinary catheter systems, observing ECG tracings, taking blood pressure readings and responding to emergent situations in accordance to policies and procedures. May be required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of an emergency.
• Receives, measures, dispenses, records, stores and disposes of radioactive materials in compliance with licence regulations. Reports any hazards immediately to Supervisor/Site Radiation Safety Officer. Monitors physical areas where radioactive substances are used using appropriate detection devices. Actively uses “As Low As Reasonably Achievable” (ALARA) principles with respect to radiation exposure. Transports isotopes to and from different sites as required.
• Under aseptic and pyrogen free conditions, prepares diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals as required…