Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic procedures and therapies. They are also responsible for maintaining quality assurance of equipment and documentation while providing high-standard patient care.
30-Jul-26About the Opportunity Under the remote supervision of the Manager, and working with the team, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, dispenses, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to perform more than 70 nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures and therapies, effectively, efficiently, professionally, and ethically. Within this diverse scope is the ongoing quality assurance of radiopharmaceuticals, imaging equipment, and documentation maintenance required by hospital accreditation, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), and Health Canada. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is expected to adapt procedures and perform complex computer manipulations and analysis while providing a high standard of health care to the client. On a rotating basis, they are required to independently perform on-call/emergency procedures outside of department hours for presentation to the nuclear medicine physician.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) certification Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT) licensure Basic Life Support Certification Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Able to adapt to changes or unusual circumstances in a way that promotes co-operation, and teamwork and minimizes disruption to the work environment Must be able to establish a rapport with patients demonstrating courtesy, kindness, understanding, and professionalism at all times Must be committed to practicing all aspects of Nuclear Medicine and demonstrate initiative in maintaining and expanding all related skills Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
Permanent full time position; 75 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $36.88 - $45.21 hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve.
We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology and hold CAMRT certification and NSRMIRT licensure. Additionally, they must possess Basic Life Support certification and demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Market context
Demand for allied-health roles such as medical laboratory technologists in Nova Scotia is typically steady because hospitals and diagnostic services rely on timely testing across shift schedules, including weekends and holidays. Competition often centers on licensure status, graduation from an approved program, and readiness for shiftwork, while benefits like health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your NSRMLS or CSMLS eligibility before applying.