Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Your Opportunity:
Performs, produces, and records a variety of defined diagnostic imaging examinations including HIDA, Sentinel Nodes, WBC scans, VQs, Bones, Renals, Gastric emptying, Octreotides, Spect CTs, MIBGs. Ensures that the quality of patient care is maintained at a high level. Review documentation to ensure that there are no errors in patient identification and that the correct examination is performed. Communicates to the patient; prepares, explains, and positions the patient for the examination. Prepares and/or administers Radiopharmaceutical agents as authorized. Reviews images for completeness of examination, sorts images, and checks with the Radiologist when necessary. Maintains quality control in the performance of all procedures; is responsible for the quality and accuracy of images produced, as per departmental policies and procedures. Records all necessary data in patient charts as required and appropriate. Ensures that all data entry and paperwork requirements are completed for each patient. Is responsible for safety measures and the general care and cleanliness of their respective area, particularly as it applies to infection control and radiation safety measures. Operates, maintains and reports malfunctions of all instrumentation and equipment. Performs daily Quality Assurance Exams on Cameras. Swipes and surveys for radioactive contamination daily.
Description:
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) I, you will be responsible for performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures for the diagnosis and tracking of disease and pathology. As a NMT I, you will perform Nuclear Medicine procedures as described in the department procedure manual using a wide range of equipment such as gamma cameras, computers, ECG monitors, cardiac stress equipment, and radiation safety devices.
Classification: Nuclear Medicine Tech I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Diagnostic Imaging Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 07-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 19-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $42.62 Maximum Salary: $54.78 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of diploma from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT) Program. Active or eligible for registration with the Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic & Therapeutic Technologists (ACMDTT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Radiopharmacy skills: Able to label WBCs and RBCs; Make up Radiopharmaceutical kits; Draw up radiopharmaceutical doses; Administration/Receiving therapeutic doses; Storage and disposal of radioactivity. On Call - Ability to work independently. Mentoring - Ability to work with students. Collaboration - Ability to work well with Radiologists. Current Basic Life Support certification. ACMDTT Certified.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Connect Care. CTIC certified. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certification.
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Responsibilities
Perform and document a range of nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure images and patient records are accurate and complete. Maintain equipment and quality assurance, follow radiation safety and infection control procedures, and collaborate with radiologists and students.
Requirements
Requires a diploma from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and active or eligible registration with ACMDTT; the additional qualifications specify ACMDTT certification and current Basic Life Support certification. Candidates must have radiopharmacy skills, be able to work independently on call, mentor students, and collaborate with radiologists; Connect Care knowledge, CTIC certification, teamwork, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certification are preferred.
Skills
- Nuclear Medicine Imaging
- Radiopharmacy
- Radiopharmaceutical Administration
- Patient Preparation and Positioning
- Image Quality Control
- Radiation Safety
- Infection Control
- Gamma Camera Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Documentation
- Equipment Maintenance
- Radiologist Collaboration
- Student Mentoring
- Basic Life Support
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- HIDA Scans
- Sentinel Node Imaging
- White Blood Cell Scans
- Ventilation-Perfusion Scans
- Bone Scans
- Renal Scans
- Gastric Emptying Studies
- Octreotide Scans
- SPECT/CT
- MIBG Scans
- Radiopharmaceuticals
- Radiopharmacy
- Gamma Cameras
- ECG Monitors
- Cardiac Stress Equipment
- Radiation Safety
- Quality Assurance
- Infection Control
- ACMDTT
- Basic Life Support
- Connect Care
- CTIC Certification
