Lakeridge Health is seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. As a key member of our imaging department, you will be responsible for performing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using nuclear medicine and PET-CT technology.

• Perform general PET-CT and Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with established standards and protocols.
• Assist the Nuclear Medicine physician with specialized procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort by adhering to infection control and radiation safety protocols.
• Direct and plan daily patient flow in the department, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.
• Assist in clerical functions of the department, including data entry and record-keeping.
• Participate in student training and education programs, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Maintain competence as required by the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

• Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario in good standing.
• Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine.
• Completion of an accredited training program in PET and CT, an asset.
• Knowledge of Ministry reporting responsibilities and PET Scans Ontario/OH-CCO processes, an asset.
• Knowledge of electronic image management systems, electronic patient records systems, Nuclear Medicine and PET advanced post-processing applications, ceiling lifts, scanners, and fax machines.
• Ability to perform all required imaging procedures and therapy procedures.
• Proven good organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proven excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Physical capability to perform all aspects of the technologist's duties, including 12 Lead ECG, peripheral IV, sentinel lymph node, and PICC line injections.
• Ability to use all types of imaging equipment and ancillary equipment, including hot lab equipment, as required.
• Ability to work independently to assess and prioritize requests, review resources, and provide patient care.
• Ability to perform duties in the hot lab for preparation of radioactive generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals from commercial kits, perform quality control, and inject intravenously.
• Ability to perform quality control on all equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff safety, patient safety, radiation safety, environmental safety, and participates in regular in-service education in this area.
• 3 years' experience in a community hospital setting, preferred.
• Current BLS training.
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork, and Joy.
• Proven good attendance record with capabilities of maintaining this same standard.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.