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nuclear medicine technologist

Title posted on indeed.com - Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Full Time

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Employer details Kawartha Cardiology Clinic

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*Kawartha Diagnostic Imaging (KDI), *located within the Kawartha Cardiology Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for a full time/permanent Nuclear Medicine Technologist ! Peterborough is a perfect location for health care professionals who want to experience a community grounded in arts and cultural events with an emphasis on outdoor living, expansive trails, waterways and greenspaces. Peterborough offers diverse restaurants, multiple centres of faith, and access to excellent schools, including both a college and university. The Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) is a busy, progressive, fully accredited, state-of-the-art facility serving a large geographic population. There are 8 Cardiologists and over 80 clinical and support staff at KCC. KCC works collaboratively with the hospital to provide diagnostic services, offering an extensive range of services including specialized programs in cardiology, vascular, stroke, and diabetes care. We offer a generous sign-on bonus, subsidized living accommodations if transitioning to the city, competitive wages, a benefit program, paid time off, a pension program with matching employer contributions and opportunities for career advancement. This is a full time, Monday-Friday position, no evenings or weekends. Role Summary: * Utilize safe practices in the handling of radioactive and biological materials in compliance with posted notices and CNSC license conditions * Use radiation monitoring equipment and perform contamination monitoring and decontamination as required * Prepare, assay and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients * Perform angiocath insertion and intravenous injections * Preparing patients to be scanned on the Gamma Cameras; instructing or assisting patients during procedures * Perform Nuclear Cardiology testing (ie. myocardial perfusion imaging, resting MUGA, Thallium viability study.) * Collaborate with Stress Team to perform safe nuclear stress testing (both Exercise and Pharmacological: Persantine and Dobutamine) * Perform ECG gating * Maintain appropriate records * Communicate with patients, physicians and other staff * Reports to Department Lead, Cardiovascular Clinical Coordinator and Executive Cardiologists. Qualifications: * Experience in DSPECT camera is an asset, but not required, * Compliance with all government regulations * Conducts examinations in accordance with KCC and KDI protocols, policies and procedures * Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) * Current membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS) * Basic Life Support (CPR) * Strong written and verbal communication skills While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance). Job Types: Permanent Full Time position Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Expected hours: 37.5 ? 44 per week Additional pay: * Signing bonus Benefits: * Company pension * Extended health care * On-site parking * Paid time off * Relocation assistance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person