Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) & Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Prog Coordinator in Hamilton

The Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Department is a fast-paced environment that requires a Registered Medical Radiation Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) [MRT(NM)] to provide technologist leadership in the dual capacity of Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and Radioligand Therapy (RLT) Program Coordinator.

Working closely with department management, the Nuclear Medicine Citywide Chief, the Integrated Radiation Safety Program, McMaster Medical Physics, physicians, staff, and external partner organizations, this individual will provide leadership, oversight, and accountability for the organization's radiation safety program. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) legislation and regulations, as well as the specific conditions of licences held by the organization for the use of radioactive materials and radiation devices in both clinical and research applications. In addition, the incumbent will coordinate the safe, compliant, efficient, and patient-centered delivery of the Radioligand Therapy Program, supporting operational excellence and adherence to regulatory requirements while advancing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Registration in good standing with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) in Nuclear Medicine is required
• Minimum five years of experience in Nuclear Medicine
• Member of CAMRT preferred
• BCLS certification required
• Knowledge and experience with peripheral Intravenous catheter insertion
• CAMRT Specialty Certificate in CT imaging is an asset
• Experience in Radiation Safety, and Radioligand Therapy an asset
• Excellent work performance, attendance record and punctuality required
• Ability to work accurately and multi-task under stressful conditions
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adapt quickly, and remain flexible in response to changing priorities and operational requirements
• Excellent organization and time management skills demonstrated
• Proven effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with training and teaching of staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and email
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development
• Must be able to work various shifts and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Working with the Manager of Nuclear Medicine and PET, provides operational leadership for the Radioligand Therapy Program, coordinating patient care activities, resource utilization, and workflow processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Organizes and coordinates resources and workload to ensure efficient and timely care to patients.
• Functions as the Radiation Safety Officer leading and continuously improving the radiation protection program, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, quality assurance activities, documentation and staff education in partnership with the Program Chief and Integrated Radiation Safety Committee (IRSC).
• Acts as a liaison to McMaster medical physics and associated regulatory bodies.
• Ensures compliance with CNSC regulations, licensing requirements, regulatory inspections, audits, and documentation related to the safe handling, administration, and storage of Radiopharmaceuticals.
• Develops radiation safety procedures, work instructions, policies and training programs.
• Ensures compliance with ALARA principles.
• Administers personnel dosimetry program, monitors and tracks occupational doses; investigates and reports dose-related concerns; performs dose assessments; and recommends exposure reduction strategies.
• Coordinates and maintains staff records for the designation of Nuclear Energy Workers (NEW), in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and organizational procedures.
• Ensures Departmental compliance with applicable Transportation of Dangerous Goods requirements related to radioactive materials.
• Investigates, escalates and resolves Radiation Incident Reports (RIR).
• Serves as the designated contact on facility’s switchboard routing chart for radiation safety events.
• Provides Radiation Safety education to security, environmental services, new staff and students.
• Completes Radiation Safety Officer training and maintains applicable credentials.
• Clinical Nuclear Medicine and PET scanning, and RLT administration as required and according to established protocols, professional guidelines and standards of practice.
• Maintains confidentiality and release of information in accordance with hospital policy at all times.
• Reviews and adheres to applicable departmental and hospital policies and procedures at all times.
• Obtains complete clinical history of patient relevant to the procedure, previous exams, reactions and allergies.
• Ensures complete and appropriate documentation on requisitions and consent forms prior to performing procedures.
• Prepares and tests equipment, monitors and evaluates equipment performance, initiates corrective action when necessary.
• Adheres to the ALARA principles and the Radioisotope Safety policies and procedures in all aspects of daily activities.
• Evaluates results of study and repeats or performs additional views if required to attain good quality diagnostic studies.
• Maintains an environment which is orderly, clean and free of contamination for patients, staff and equipment.