Medical Radiation Technologist (Nuclear Medicine)

Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.
With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.
At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.
Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.
Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:

• Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality
• People – Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners
• Integration – Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system

Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.

This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager, Diagnostic Services and under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Charge Technologist, the technologist will perform all required Nuclear Medicine examinations according to prescribed standards as well as embody a culture of caregiver inclusion in the patient’s plan of care. He/she will produce images following departmental protocols, utilize all protective radiation safeguards, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform daily quality controls on our products and equipment. He/she will document all appropriate information in the radiology information system and uphold all policies and procedures of the department and organization.

Requirements of the job

• Current Registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario with Designation of Nuclear Medicine certification
• 2 years minimum technical experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Recent relevant experience
• I.V Certification and experience administering radiopharmaceuticals
• Proficiency with Nuclear Medicine equipment and associated medical devices
• Excellent computer skills and good working knowledge of HIS, Ris and PACS
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and organizational skills
• Proven knowledge and experience of routine quality control procedures specific to Nuclear Medicine
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well with multiple interruptions
• Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Must meet physical demands of position including lifting over 60 lbs. and withstand constant standing and/or walking.
• Current certification in BCLS
• Demonstrated regular/punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French) – and testing completed
Assets:
• Current registration with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists