Summary

JOB SUMMARY:

Within the context of a patient and family-centered model of care, and in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care (PHC), promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment.

Reporting to the Supervisor, the Nuclear Medicine & Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography (PET / CT) Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) examinations, including imaging and related technical and patient care duties, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and safe radiation protection practices. Duties include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine, PET / CT and computerized imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images including processing and archiving of acquired data, monitoring patients during procedures, preparing, dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and general patient care duties such as taking vital signs, starting IV lines and injecting Iodinated contrast. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from a recognized program in Nuclear Medicine Technology and certification with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Nuclear Medicine plus three (3) years recent experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Completion of a recognized certificate in Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Completion of an Intravenous Therapy training course, as required by site practice.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level.

Skills and Abilities

•Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT and/or other relevant national professional associations.

•Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures and standards of care including practice of safe work procedures with applicable modality equipment.

•Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards.

•Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations.

•Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography theory and practices within a patient/family centred model of care.

•Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications

•Demonstrated knowledge and practice of secure work procedures with Nuclear Medicine, PET and Computed Tomography equipment and related computer applications.

•Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.

•Demonstrated ability to develop procedure protocols and manuals.

•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 patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and external staff.

•Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

•Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.

•Demonstrated skill in CT, PET and Nuclear Medicine techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

•Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.





•Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

•Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

- Performs examinations in PET CT scanning including selecting the appropriate imaging protocol, correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, explaining clinical procedures and obtaining informed consent, positioning the patient for the scan, performing image acquisition and data reconstruction, and presenting the final image data set to the physician for interpretation. Works in accordance with established procedures by completing requisitions and related paperwork including laboratory forms. Performs venipuncture for pharmaceutical, radioisotope and iodinated contrast media injections as directed by the Nuclear Medicine physician, Nuclear Cardiologist or Radiologist. Operates the computerized imaging equipment, labels permanent records, and checks technical results to ensure departmental standards are followed.
- Operates PET and associated imaging computers and equipment as needed in accordance with established standards and procedures. Performs technical work through duties such as correlating clinical history with examination to be performed, taking and recording baseline vital signs, establishing venous access for radiotracer injection, checking and recording blood glucose levels prior to injecting radiotracer, and administering the appropriate radiotracer.
- Consults with the Lead PET Technologist, physician, and/or other appropriate team members in regards to any technical difficulties and/or concerns which may arise during any part of the patient’s procedure.
- Performs a full range of Nuclear Medicine 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 radiation 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 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 with policies and procedures. Monitors patient during procedures by observing and responding to possible contrast media reactions or other emergent situations in accordance with facility 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 license 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.
- Under aseptic and pyrogen free conditions, prepares diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals, as required and dispenses patient doses in accordance with standard operating procedures, best practices and department policy.



Performs quality control on preparations and completes required documentation.
- Under aseptic and pyrogen free conditions, prepares, dispenses and administers radioactive therapeutic agents according to standard operating procedures. Performs quality control on preparations, as required and completes required documentation.
- Performs non-imaging in-vivo and in-vitro Nuclear Medicine procedures by withdrawing blood samples from patients, performing labeling techniques and administering labeled blood product through intravenous catheter.
- Under aseptic and pyrogen free conditions, prepares interventional pharmacologic agents, as required in the proper form and in accordance with procedure protocols and the pharmacy parenteral drug therapy manual.

Under Delegated Medical

Act (DMA) approval, administers interventional pharmacologic agents and/or iodinated contrast in accordance with department and pharmacy policies.

- Completes all record archiving and retrieving for patient data in patient information systems as required; ensures correct exams are recorded for billing and workload purposes.
- Performs administrative duties such as entering and editing patient demographics in radiopharmacy information systems; orders supplies such as pharmaceuticals, radiopharmaceuticals and general supplies, and monitors supply levels.
- Assesses and triages patients to reflect changes in scheduled workflow or suitability of camera depending on patient conditions.
- Performs routine quality control procedures on all nuclear medicine equipment and checks that results meet performance standards. Performs basic troubleshooting procedures on malfunctioning equipment and advises supervisor and/or service personal of equipment status.
- Observes a safe work environment according to radiation safety standards and regulations, OH&S; recommendations, WorkSafe BC regulations and infection control policies; completes documentation as required.
- Reports incidents of overexposure to ionizing radiation and incidents involving radioactive materials or losses of radioactive material as required to the Site Radiation Safety Officer and Supervisor.
- Maintains current CPR and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certification. Participates in ongoing training deemed necessary for department operations such as infection control, radiation safety and other workplace safety modules.
- Orients, instructs and demonstrates procedures and techniques to staff including medical residents and technologists.
- Participates in approved research and special projects, in collaboration with Supervisor and other health care professionals. Participates in approved PHC programs and initiatives (such as quality improvement, team conferences, meetings, the development of new policies, procedures and standards for care/program delivery, research and special projects) in collaboration with Supervisor, Educator, and other health care professionals.
- Participates in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement/LEAN programs by using established monitoring and auditing methodologies to perform quality assurance checks such as patient/physician satisfaction or booking protocols.
- Carries out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. Testing may be required. *A criminal record check may be required

📌 Nuclear Medicine PET CT TechnologistA (Vancouver)
🏢 Providence Health Care
📍 Vancouver