Radiation Technician jobs

Zone: Western Zone
Location: WMH - Western Memorial Regional Hospital

Nuclear Medicine Technologist IIA
Western Zone - WMH NM Nuclear Med
Permanent Full-time
NAPE LX
95635POS

Hours

70 (8 hours, Shift Work, Rotating; Days, On-Call, Standby)

Salary

LX29 (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

VAC0025567

Posted Date

2026-06-05

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 a recognized (accredited) program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
Current registration and member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) in Nuclear Medicine is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Effective May 1, 2025, all Medical Radiation Technologists and X - Ray Health Professionals will require registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) in the appropriate discipline(s) in order to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.