Medical Imaging Research and PET Technologist

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Joint Department of Medical Imaging, Research Division
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: MRI Supervisor
Wage Range: $41.52 to $62.28 per hour 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Dedicated 8 hour shifts across weekdays. Dedicated extended shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends. Rotating on-call shifts during stat holidays, or as needed.
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: July 31, 2026

Additional Benefits
Premiums: Competitive shift premiums for work after standard hours, plus academic premiums on all hours worked
Relocation: Reimbursement available consistent with UHN policy
Location: Easy access via public transit (TTC and GO), and free shuttle between TGH and TWH
Education: Monthly PET Education Rounds and quarterly Nuclear Medicine Rounds for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Opportunity to obtain annual onsite Basic CPR refresher training
Annual Medical Imaging professional development (PD) allowance for eligible continuing education
Opportunity for Collaborative Academic Practice fellowships
Education allowance available consistent with UHN policy
Opportunity for scholarship awards when pursuing elevated education (Masters, PhD)
Advance Skills: Opportunity to conduct and lead learning labs at Michener Institute.
Opportunity to apply for Clinical Adjunct Professor status with Michener Institute, in recognition of individual commitment to clinical education, advances in practice practice and serve as a role model/mentor to colleagues and students.
Research: Opportunity to participate in research, including publications and presentations
Peer Learning Program: Opportunity to earn hours applicable for CMRITO quality assurance portfolio

Position Summary
Join Medical Imaging at UHN, one of the largest academic medical imaging department in Canada! Our cutting-edge digital technology and dedicated team prioritize patient care and exceptional image quality.

The molecular imaging team is comprised of medical radiation technologists, radiopharmacists, radiologists, cardiologists and physicians who all work together to provide the best patient care.

As the first department in Ontario to use Radium-223 to treat prostate cancer, a preceptorship program was developed for other Ontario hospitals to implement  Radium treatment programs.

The PET imaging department performs the highest number of PET scans in Ontario.

UHN is one of three sites in southern Ontario to perform PET Rubidium myocardical scans

Be part of our journey to shape the future of medical imaging through innovation, ground breaking research, education, and excellence in patient care. UHN is committed to ongoing education and quality assurance initiatives and is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and the Michener Institute of Education.

Duties

• Performs nuclear medicine procedure and quality assurance for PET as outlined in the protocol/procedure manuals to aid in patient diagnosis, intervention and or treatment
• Ensures MRI Safety Standards of Practice are followed at all times
• Operates, troubleshoots and ensures safe functioning of medical imaging and ancillary equipment are performing in an effective and efficient manner
• Prepare written and electronic reports required to properly document all procedures and test results
• Attend PET-MR & Research meetings as required
• Assume the role and responsibility as the Radiation Safety Designate such as respond to radiation incident, and assist with minor or major spills in the area.
• Attend quarterly RNRSC meeting
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts and grand applications and data processing
• Responsible for teaching, training, educational research, safety and quality improvement programs/activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and utilizing the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) to review, manipulate and archive digital medical images of data in final image formation
• Perform other related patient care responsibilities to facilitate the provision of optimal patient care
• Understand and follow Hospital and departmental Research policies and procedures to improve technical quality