Nuclear Medicine / Bone Densitometry Technologist at Vancouver Coastal Health

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

45.81

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nuclear Medicine, Bone Densitometry, Radiopharmaceuticals, Quality Control, PACS, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations, Radioisotope Examinations, Research Process, Radiology Information Systems, Communication, Workload Prioritization, CPR Techniques, Computer Skills, Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction, Indigenous Cultural Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $36.69/Hr. - CAD $45.81/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Bone Densitometry with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Nuclear Medicine / Bone Densitometry Technologist to join the Nuclear Medicine team at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team! As a Nuclear Medicine / Bone DensitometryTechnologist you will: Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry procedures in accordance with departmental policiess. Perfrom duties including; preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine and bone densitometry equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing and dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Perform 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. Qualifications Education & Experience Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine). Successful completion of 12 CME/CE credits in bone densitometry or current or previous CBDT or CDT certification with the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) or equivalent as approved by DAP. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval. Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with nuclear medicine equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations. Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards. Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques. Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement 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• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff 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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Responsibilities

The technologist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and bone densitometry procedures, including preparing patients, operating specialized equipment, and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Duties also involve performing routine quality control tests on imaging equipment and safely disposing of radioactive substances according to guidelines.