Careers

Careers

ABOUT US

At Kawartha Cardiology, our first priority is the highest possible quality of patient care. Every team member, whether Clerical Support, Health Services, Nursing or other direct patient care, as well as our Physicians contribute and strive to maintain this goal everyday. Respect, trust and collaboration are the values we champion, with our employees, patients, and community. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for our staff to better serve our patients and our community. Contact us today for more information about available employment opportunities and where to send your resume.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Nuclear Medicine Technologist -Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions Available

Kawartha Diagnostic Imaging (KDI), located within the Kawartha Cardiology Clinic in Peterborough, Ontario is accepting applications for Nuclear Medicine Technologists!

Peterborough is a perfect location for health care professionals who want to experience a community grounded in arts and cultural events with an emphasis on outdoor living, expansive trails, waterways and greenspaces. Peterborough offers diverse restaurants, multiple centres of faith, and access to excellent schools, including both a college and university.

The Kawartha Cardiology Clinic (KCC) is a busy, progressive, fully accredited, state-of-the-art facility serving a large geographic population. There are 8 Cardiologists and over 80 clinical and support staff at KCC. KCC works collaboratively with the hospital to provide diagnostic services, offering an extensive range of services including specialized programs in cardiology, vascular, stroke, and diabetes care. We offer a generous sign-on bonus, subsidized living accommodations if transitioning to the city, competitive wages, a benefit program, paid time off, a pension program with matching employer contributions and opportunities for career advancement.

This clinic operates Monday-Friday, no evenings or weekends.

Role Summary: 

  • Utilize safe practices in the handling of radioactive and biological materials in compliance with posted notices and CNSC license conditions
  • Use radiation monitoring equipment and perform contamination monitoring and decontamination as required
  • Prepare, assay and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients
  • Perform angiocath insertion and intravenous injections
  • Preparing patients to be scanned on the Gamma Cameras; instructing or assisting patients during procedures
  • Perform Nuclear Cardiology testing (ie. myocardial perfusion imaging, resting MUGA, Thallium viability study.)
  • Collaborate with Stress Team to perform safe nuclear stress testing (both Exercise and Pharmacological: Persantine and Dobutamine)
  • Perform ECG gating
  • Maintain appropriate records
  • Communicate with patients, physicians and other staff
  • Reports to Department Lead, Cardiovascular Clinical Coordinator and Executive Cardiologists.
  • Opportunity to serve as alternate RSO

Qualifications: 

  • Experience in DSPECT camera is an asset, but not required
  • Compliance with all government regulations
  • Conducts examinations in accordance with KCC and KDI protocols, policies and procedures
  • Current registration with the College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO) in nuclear medicine, as an MRT (N)
  • Current membership with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) or Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences (OAMRS)
  • Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

While we appreciate all applications, we can only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).

Job Type:

  • Permanent full-time, part-time and casual positions

Schedule: 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Pay: starting at $37.00/hr

Expected hours: 37.5 – 44 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance

Supplemental pay types:

    Signing bonus

Work Location:

    In person

Contact:

    careers@kawarthacardiology.com

Our Community

Kawartha Cardiology is located in downtown Peterborough, Ontario and has several outreach locations in surrounding counties. Our community offers a unique quality of life with its mix of city life, cottage country relaxation, natural scenery, and unique points of interest. The cost of living and real estate throughout the Kawarthas is more affordable than other urban and suburban areas comparable in size throughout Ontario. When you work and live in the Peterborough area, you will spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying life.

Peterborough Economic Development describes our community as: “A thriving City, Peterborough has all of the shops, services, and amenities that anyone could possibly need. Rich in arts, culture, and heritage, the community is renowned for producing musicians and artists – and also for attracting world-renowned artists to our many venues and festivals. We offer an incredibly inviting restaurant scene – known for its culturally diverse use of area meats, dairy, and produce. With an abundance of nationally recognized retail chains in the suburbs of the City, our downtown offers a multitude of theatres, shops, restaurants, pubs, and bars to choose from. No matter the atmosphere, you can find it here, in Peterborough.”

Recruitment Process

While we appreciate all applications, we will only contact those individuals selected for interview.

We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided as part of our hiring process (if accommodation is required, applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance).