Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Talent Pool)

Union: Non-Union
Site: All Sites
Department: Medical Imaging Molecular Imaging
Reports to: Supervisor Molecular Imaging
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Rotating 8 hour shifts across weekdays with occasional evening and Saturday shifts as required
Status: Permanent Full Time

This is a Talent Pool posting for all MRT Nuclear Medicine vacancies we will be in touch if an opening becomes available that aligns with your credentials. Talent Pools are for external candidates only.

Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO) and free shuttle between TGH and TWH
Education: Monthly PET Education Rounds and quarterly Nuclear Medicine Rounds for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Opportunity to obtain annual onsite Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters PhD)
Advance Skills: Opportunity to conduct and lead learning labs at Michener Institute.
Opportunity to apply for Clinical Adjunct Professor status with Michener Institute in recognition of individual commitment to clinical education advances in practice practice and serve as a role model/mentor to colleagues and students.
Research: Opportunity to participate in research including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio

Position Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The molecular imaging team is comprised of medical radiation technologists radiopharmacists radiologists cardiologists and physicians who all work together to provide the best patient care.

The Nuclear Medicine department was the first to participate in the administration of Yttrium 90 Therasphere together with the Vascular Interventional team for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.

As the first department in Ontario to use Radium-223 to treat prostate cancer a preceptorship program was developed for other Ontario hospitals to implement  Radium treatment programs.

The PET imaging department performs the highest number of PET scans in Ontario.

UHN is one of three sites in southern Ontario to perform PET Rubidium myocardical scans

Nuclear Medicine at UHN was the first to perform Lutathera Lu-177 treatment for neuroendocrine tumours.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation ground breaking research education and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

Duties

• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to perform nuclear medicine procedures using advanced systems and equipment in accordance with applicable legislation clinical standards and departmental procedures
• Provide exceptional care to patients families and caregivers while adhering to Medical Imaging department and UHN policies and best practices
• Effectively communicate with inter-professional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Work accurately safely and efficiently in a fast paced high patient volume setting
• Participate in professional development teaching and educational activities and mentoring as required
• Coordinate daily work schedule prioritizes emergency/add-on cases as required

Qualifications :

• CMRITO registration
• CAMRT certification with current membership preferred
• Completion of a BCLS program Level II: Basic Rescuer certification with maintenance of certification
• Related technologist experience in a hospital environment an asset
• Effective time management skills and ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated initiative and comfort with decision making including an ability to respond to changing and emergent situations
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated good judgement to ensure work is always performed in the best interest and safety of the patient and the team

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time