Nuclear Medicine Technologist IIA
- NL, Canada
Hours70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, On-Call, Standby, Evenings, Weekends) Salary LX-29 (CAD34.41 - CAD43.66 per hour) plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $576.92 (currently approved until July 29, 2027, with possibility of extension) · Full-time
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- Pay
- Hours70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, On-Call, Standby, Evenings, Weekends) Salary LX-29 (CAD34.41 - CAD43.66 per hour) plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $576.92 (currently approved until July 29, 2027, with possibility of extension)
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre Nuclear Medicine Technologist IIA Nuclear Medicine Permanent Full-time NAPE LX 00219POS |
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| Hours | 70 bi-weekly (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, On-Call, Standby, Evenings, Weekends) |
| Salary |
LX-29 (CAD34.41 - CAD43.66 per hour) plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $576.92 (currently approved until July 29, 2027, with possibility of extension) The following Incentives may be applicable, can be combined and require a Return in Service Commitment:
*subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually |
| Competition Number | VAC0030946 |
| Posted Date | 2026-11-09 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Nuclear Medicine Technologist IIA is responsible for performing standardized and complex diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures. This includes preparing, measuring, dispensing, and administering radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic use, assessing patients for exams and explaining procedures and tests, and performing quality control testing on all equipment. The Technologist also participates in research, is involved in quality control and radiation safety techniques and performs other related duties as required. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Regularly lifts, moves, repositions, pushes, or pulls objects (i.e. supplies, equipment, cameras, lead vests, and patients), less than 10 lbs., between 10-50 lbs., and over 50 lbs. Regularly stands or walks when performing procedures or scanning patients. Occasionally, works in awkward or cramped positions where maintaining balance is required while operating heavy machinery or equipment to perform scans. Scanning patients requires controlled movements while physically handling cameras. Occasionally will sit to review images and use fine finger/precision movements to work on the computer, walk, and bend to give injections using fine motor skills. Visual concentration is required when reading physicians' orders, positioning patients, drawing up radiation into syringes, calculating and measuring dosages, inserting venipuncture and intravenous (IV) lines, giving injections, examining detailed computer images, computer processing, and monitoring patients during procedures. Job Qualifications Graduation from an approved/accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required. Current and continuing registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals as a Medical Radiation Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. |
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Responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will prepare, measure and give radioactive medicines to patients, and position patients and operate cameras for scans. They will also check equipment quality, follow radiation safety practices, and take part in research.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program and current registration with the NL Council of Health Professionals as a Medical Radiation Technologist in Nuclear Medicine Technology. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is also required.
Skills
- Radioisotope dispensing and administration
- Gamma camera operation
- Quality control testing
- Radiation safety
- Patient assessment
- Venipuncture
- IV line insertion
- Patient positioning
- Image review and processing
- Dosage calculation
- Medical radiation technology
- Research participation
Benefits
- Pensionable market adjustment
- Signing bonus
- Bursary
- Come Home Incentive
- Relocation support
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- nuclear medicine
- radiopharmaceuticals
- radioisotopes
- diagnostic imaging
- therapeutic nuclear medicine
- radiation safety
- quality control
- gamma camera
- patient positioning
- medical radiation technologist
- NL Council of Health Professionals
- shift work
- on-call
- healthcare
- hospital
- Health Sciences Centre
- NAPE
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- NL Council of Health Professionals registration as a Medical Radiation Technolog
Tools
- syringes
- lead vests
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Nuclear Medicine Technology