Charge Medical Radiation Technologist
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Position Number: 50065084
Hours of Work: Temporary Full-Time Positions (Approximately 18 Months); Days Shifts
Rate of Pay: $44.66 - $56.30
Union: OPSEU4106 Central
Location: Kingston General Hospital Site
DESCRIPTION:
The Nuclear Medicine Charge Technologist’s key responsibilities include performing clinical duties and workflow planning within the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department (NMMI). The Charge Technologist will assist in equipment purchase, development and maintenance of policy and procedure manuals, and be responsible for maintaining inventory of cold and radioactive materials. The Charge Technologist can act as the Radiation Safety Officer or Alternate Radiation Safety Officer and ensure compliance of the Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department with CNSC regulations.
Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
- Performs clinical duties/examinations in Nuclear Medicine and PET.
- Supervises, organizes, and distributes workload amongst assigned staff to ensure the department operates in a manner that is volume and outcome responsive. Reviews and assists in booking requests for uncommon scans, or scans requests that are complex. Ensures non service recipient workload is captured. Liaise with booking office in developing and monitoring booking templates.
- Develops, maintains and reviews all NMMI specific policies, procedures, standards of practice documents and protocols. Collaborates with radiologists to establish image acceptance criteria and scan protocols. Meets regularly with Radiologist Section Lead.
- Implements and communicates imaging practices and processes that positively impact patient care. Responsible for scheduling techs across the Nuclear Medicine and PET departments. Develops and improves processes and procedures to facilitate an efficient and effective working environment. Communicates with all staff to ensure the delivery and clear understanding of all information. Liaises with members of the PACS team. Participates in the professional development of all staff.
- Develops and maintains orientation and performance package of new hire technologists. Coaches/mentors senior technologists in their professional development and daily tasks.
- Orders radioactive materials and cold kits for routine and special order tests. Develops and maintains inventory of radioactive materials. Reviews pharmaceutical contracts to ensure completeness. Provides guidance to staff regarding equipment performance issues. Monitors the NMMI preventative maintenance program and ensures accommodation of patient bookings around PM schedule. Liaises with service providers, original manufacturers and suppliers on quality issues and implements resolutions.
- Participates in the selection of equipment and supplies.
- Actively participants in any change management strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Represents the modality on committees.
- Can act as Radiation Safety Officer or Alternate Radiation Safety Officer for KHSC NSRD License.
- Monitors compliance of CNSC radiation safety regulations and compliance to KHSC Radiation Safety Manuals.
- Communicates with the CNSC regarding radiation safety issues.
- Responsible for CNSC compliance reports (yearly), license renewals (every 5 years) and DAF reports (as needed).
- Develops and provides education on radiation safety issues for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging and other KHSC staff (ES, Receiving) according to schedules laid out in the RSM.
- Develops, maintains and performs internal inspections.
- Participates as an active member of the KHSC Radiation Safety Committee by attending meetings, communicating radiation safety events to the committee and performing tasks and policy reviews at the request of the committee and the signing officer.
- Ensures policies and procedures are in place to reduce radiation exposure to workers and public to acceptable limits outlined in regulations from the CNSC, HARP and Occupation Health and Safety Acts as well as aligning to the ALARA principle.
- Ensures NMMI staff members are delegated as Nuclear Energy Workers and that appropriate monitoring is in effect.
- Reviews reports of occupational exposure, and follow-up as required by CNSC and hospital standards.
- Assesses the radiation safety program to evaluate whether improvements are needed, and implement any recommended changes.
- Develops and implements programs to inspect and critically review the conduct of licensed activities, the adequacy of locations and the facilities where radioactive materials are used and stored, and the adequacy of personnel training and safety procedures
- Be available for consultation on radiation safety matters with management and staff and report to the Radiation Safety Committee any radiation safety issues.
- Implement any actions required to correct any deficiencies identified as a result of inspections by the CNSC, Occupational Health and Safety or the Ministry of Long Term Care.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from a recognized accredited school of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology
- Radiation Safety Officer certificate or willingness to pursue one
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate
- Minimum of five (5) years recent experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or PET technologist
- Experience operating Nuclear Medicine scanning equipment and accessory equipment.
- Competency in evaluating and building Nuclear Medicine protocols and sequences.
- Medical terminology.
- Demonstrated ability with above average written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a high level of professionalism in interpersonal relations.
- Evidence of strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, work under pressure, and show flexibility.
- Must have strong independent decision making skills with a high level of initiative.
- Discretion and maturity in handling confidential matters.
- Demonstrated continuous improvement development.
- Demonstrated computer knowledge.
- Self-reliant, ability to function independently and interact effectively with others.
- Proven ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
Unless specifically stated, all job postings are for existing positions at KHSC. KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace in compliance with legislation such as the Employment Standards Act and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
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