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Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19/Hr. - CAD $50.20/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) on the Nuclear Medicine team in Richmond, BC. Apply now to join our team! Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the department across the Lower Mainland Medical Imaging (LMMI) Health Authorities (Fraser Health, Providence Health Care, Provincial Health Services and Vancouver Coastal Health). Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with departmental policies. Duties include preparing patients for examination, operating nuclear medicine equipment, monitoring patient during procedures, preparing and dispensing and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Performs routine quality control tests on imaging equipment, monitors area utilizing appropriate detection devices and disposes of radioactive substances and contaminated items by following established guidelines.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health. Qualifications Education & Experience Certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification - Basic Life Support (BCLS) level. Positions located at BC Children's Hospital require recent, related pediatric experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval. Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with nuclear medicine equipment. Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Regulations. Demonstrated ability to perform radioisotope examinations in compliance with departmental standards. Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology. Demonstrated knowledge of PACS/Radiology Information Systems, i.e. digital imaging, image archiving and retrieval. Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability to plan and establish workload priorities in collaboration with others. Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques. Demonstrated computer skills with current computer applications. General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care. Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

What you’ll do

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including preparing patients and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Monitors equipment and radioactive substances while ensuring compliance with departmental and safety standards.

Requirements

Requires certification with the CAMRT (Nuclear Medicine) and Basic Life Support (BCLS) level CPR certification. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of PACS, nuclear safety regulations, and the ability to provide culturally safe care.

Benefits

• Health benefits package • Extended health • Dental • Municipal pension plan • Employer-paid training • Leadership development opportunities • Wellness supports • Counselling • Recognition programs • Exclusive discount offers

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nuclear medicine procedures
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Patient care
• Nuclear medicine equipment operation
• Quality control
• PACS
• Radiology information systems
• CPR
• Basic life support
• Canadian nuclear safety commission regulations
• Trauma informed practice
• Harm reduction
• Strengths-based care
• Indigenous cultural safety
• Communication
• Workload prioritization
• Radiopharmaceutical Administration
• Patient Preparation
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Research
• Teaching
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Medical Imaging
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Pediatrics
• Closing Argument
• Communicable Diseases
• Communications Systems
• Computer Literacy
• Cultural Safety
• Digital Imaging
• Disabilities
• Health Policies
• Innovation
• Leadership Development
• Nuclear Medicine
• Publicly Funded Health Care
• Nuclear Safety
• Radiology Information Systems
• Writing
• Trauma Care
• Quality Control
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists