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 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 orientates 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. Performs technical procedures when required.

What You Bring:

Education
Certification with the CAMRT. Completion of a Radiation Safety Officer course from 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 centred 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 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. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• 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. Assists with troubleshooting of equipment, facilitates workplace solutions with other personnel, troubleshoots other work related issues and consults with the management team, medical staff and other technical team members as required to ensure services are performed in an effective, efficient and cost effective manner.
• Evaluates requisitions for urgency and procedure requirements, consults/communicates with Radiologist regarding requests concerning special requirements and co-ordinates 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, ensuring the documentation and implementation of corrective action and assisting with resolutions to difficult quality control issues by determining appropriate internal/external action(s).
• Participates in performance management and conducts regular performance evaluations of team members in collaboration with the management team and other designated personnel. Provides input regarding technical competence and additional training requirements. Documents performance problems which may lead to discipline for management’s attention and follow-up.
• Participates in recruitment of team members in collaboration with the management team and other designated personnel by identifying vacancies, commencing internal paperwork, participating on interview panels for staff selection and providing recommendations regarding evaluation of candidates to facilitate optimal hiring decisions.
• Ensures appropriate staffing coverage in collaboration with Regional Scheduling by providing timely information for the preparation of work schedules. Provides guidance and troubleshoots on staffing/scheduling related issues. Facilitates rearrangement of assignments to provide coverage in cases of unplanned staff shortages/absences. Calls in relief staff as appropriate and identifies overtime requirements for approval in accordance with established overtime policies.
• Coaches team members and new staff to ensure they’re familiar with organizational policies, procedures and standards of practice. Determines and implements training programs and orientation in conjunction with management team and Clinical Instructor by clarifying requirements, discussing progress and facilitating establishment of individual and team goals. Arranges and presents in-service sessions as required. Assesses progress and provides feedback and/or written documentation to ensure adherence to departmental standards. Coordinates the introduction and ongoing development of new skills/procedures. At site level, leads the implementation of regionally developed training programs and materials that provide education on radiation safety for all PHC Nuclear Medicine and non-PHC Nuclear Medicine staff and contracted employees that use, store, transport or are otherwise exposed to radioactive materials (e.g. housekeeping, security, FMO etc.).
• Ensures that site clinical leaders in areas providing therapeutic care to nuclear medicine patients have provided staff with appropriate training and follow all relevant policies and procedures in accordance with the CNSC and provincial regulations. Where applicable, supports the implementation of a dosimetry program for staff.
• Acts as Site Radiation Safety Officer (SRSO) for Nuclear Medicine. Duties include responsibility for radiation safety in daily operations in compliance with the Safe Use of Radioisotopes in Nuclear Medicine program and CNSC license requirements, approving and maintaining Authorized User lists, ensuring provision of timely radiation safety education and training for staff, ensuring staff are classified as Nuclear Energy Workers where required. Ensures timely leak testing and calibration of equipment, record keeping and quarterly review of department occupational exposure reports with follow-up action as required.

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.  

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. 

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 xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.