Nuclear Medicine Supervisor - St. Paul's Hospital

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.75/Hr. - CAD $53.36/Hr.

Summary

Reporting to the Manager or Site Coordinator as applicable, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist S2B, Supervisor works in a team-based environment and is responsible for the supervision and coordination of technical and staffing activities of the assigned area. The position is responsible for the work of a section of the department where the section employs Nuclear Medicine Technologists and has a staff of more than eight (8) up to and including sixteen (16) FTE. The Supervisor oversees the quality of technical work performed, participates in recruitment and performance management, and coaches and orients team members. Updates and standardizes policy and procedure manuals, compiles financial and statistical reports, and responds to enquiries. Facilitates and coordinates research and development projects, participates in the management of computerized information systems, and maintains inventory of supplies. Performs technical procedures when required. Acts as the Site Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) for Nuclear Medicine and promotes a culture of radiation safety for staff, patients, and visitors. Responsible for implementing site-specific and regional radiation safety practices as directed by the Regional Radiation Safety Officer (RRSO) to ensure the NM department is compliant with all Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) Acts and Regulations as well as all applicable Provincial and Federal regulations (e.g. WorkSafe BC, Transport Canada), licensing, and organizational requirements.

What You Bring

Education: Certification with the CAMRT. Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer course from a recognized program applicable for the use of radioactive materials under CNSC regulations. Four (4) years' recent, related experience, including one (1) year's supervisory and leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level. Valid BC Driver’s License as required. Travel will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Medical Imaging theory and practice for Nuclear Medicine imaging, radiopharmacy dispensing, and radiation safety within a client and family-centered care model.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CNSC regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear Medicine cameras and computer applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for Medical Imaging practitioners established by the CAMRT.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care, including the practice of safe work procedures with modality equipment.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $42.75 - $53.36 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity, and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Supervises and coordinates the technical and staffing activities for assigned area by utilizing staff effectively within the allocated budget to meet changing workload demands, setting daily priorities, and providing technical guidance/advice.
• Evaluates requisitions for urgency and procedure requirements, consults/communicates with Radiologist regarding requests concerning special requirements and coordinates activities with other clinical departments.
• Oversees the quality of work performed for assigned area by participating in the development of protocols, checking with team members to ensure procedures/examinations are conducted according to established protocols.
• Participates in performance management and conducts regular performance evaluations of team members in collaboration with the management team and other designated personnel.
• Participates in recruitment of team members in collaboration with the management team and other designated personnel.
• Ensures appropriate staffing coverage in collaboration with Regional Scheduling by providing timely information for the preparation of work schedules.
• Coaches team members and new staff to ensure they’re familiar with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Acts as Site Radiation Safety Officer (SRSO) for Nuclear Medicine, ensuring compliance with the Safe Use of Radioisotopes in Nuclear Medicine program and CNSC license requirements.

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision, and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional, and innovative care every day.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəʔəm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/ Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.