PET Technologist Educator
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC
Within the context of a client and family centered care framework and continuum based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the established vision and values of the organization including Indigenous Cultural Safety, cultural humility and anti-racism principles, the PET Technologist Educator works in a team based environment and has the delegated responsibility and accountability for providing education and expertise on Medical Imaging professional standards and practice issues. The PET Technologist Educator provides clinical and educational support to PET Technologists across designated PHSA program areas using advanced theory and knowledge. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates guidelines, practice standards, educational and orientation programs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists, new graduates, international hires, students, and other staff including employed students. The role provides training in practice, administers student training programs, and leads the development and roll out of new clinical practices and provides staff with information on new or changed diagnostic procedures and practices. Consults, confers, and collaborates with other health care providers regarding clinical concerns or requirements to gather information for ongoing improvement of client care.
What you’ll do
- Plans, develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies educational strategies, programs, curriculum, and materials related to Medical Imaging theory, interventions, skills, and competencies based on clinical evidence, policy, literature and resources and education theory for Nuclear Medicine Technologist staff. Works in collaboration with Allied Health Practice Leaders and Education leaders to identify specific Nuclear Medicine Technologist learning needs. Ensures content reflects up to date, evidence-based and wise practices.
- Provides training to Nuclear Medicine Technologist staff and students for implementation of profession specific and inter-professional regional and provincial clinical practice guidelines. Uses change management techniques to introduce and guide staff through the use of new imaging practices, to ensure efficient, clinically effective, and safe implementation. Evaluates education effectiveness and learning outcomes by determining whether clinical objectives have been achieved and assessing whether learning has occurred that results in demonstration of best practices. Provides formal feedback related to the clinical competency through documentation review and case consultation.
- Delivers, maintains, and coordinates new staff orientation for Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Nuclear Medicine Technologist students to ensure staff are familiar with Nuclear Medicine practice standards, clinical guidelines, legislation, professional practice resources, education materials and modules. Identifies, updates, and revises existing orientation education on an ongoing basis to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Monitors and ensures orientation is completed within the designed timeframe.
- Delivers learner-centered education to Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Nuclear Medicine Technologist students following orientation by teaching, coaching, role modeling, mentoring, and/or facilitating education and learning sessions on clinical practice topics in face to face and electronic mediums. Develops and reviews instructional materials. Plans and schedules educational activities, maintains records of staff instruction and monitors effectiveness of training methods through staff feedback.
- Acts as a clinical role model and resource for staff by consulting with staff on complex professional practice issues, role modeling clinical expertise when performing professional activities and provides professional advice and support to enhance clinical problem solution. Reviews and evaluates technical literature/material and incorporates findings into educational content. Consults with other professionals, attends relevant educational programs as directed to maintain knowledge of current developments and contribute to the improvement of services. Actively promotes continuous learning among staff.
- Provides knowledge, skills and leadership in the development and evaluation of practice standards, guidelines, policies, and instruments to ensure professional practices comply with practice standards and that services or quality improvement initiatives are client-centred, equitable, easily accessible, have continuity and provide supports to family, volunteers, and staff services providers.
- Assists with the guidance on education, special projects initiatives, and in the coordination of introduction of new skills/procedures by providing resources and other materials to clinical areas and external facilities as required. Collaborates with Education Leaders, Professional Practice, Clinical Operations, Risk Management, Ethics, Privacy, and other applicable personnel/management in the development of education strategies based on the organization’s goals and mandate. Ensures education standards/programs changes are communicated across the clinical practice areas.
- Provides consultation to new graduates, staff and other designated groups including students as
What you bring
Qualifications:
- Certification with the CAMRT in Nuclear Medicine.
- Certificate in CAMRT PET Imaging or PET credentialing through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- Current CPR Certification.
- A minimum of 5 (five) years’ recent, related experience in nuclear medicine, including Computed Tomography and one (1) year’s experience in a supervisory or teaching capacity supplemented by successful completion of recognized clinical instruction courses or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer's contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.
Core Competencies:
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
You have:
- Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office.
- Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care. Comprehensive knowledge of Nuclear Medicine Technologist theory and practice for general medical imaging and interventional procedures within a client and family centered model of care.
- Demonstrated knowledge and practice of safe work procedures with medical imaging equipment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), i.e. digital imaging image archiving and retrieval.
- Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
- General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
- Demonstrated ability to promote Psychological Health and Safety within the workplace.
- Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
- Broad knowledge of education theory, including knowledge of adult education, learning principles and education strategies.
- Broad knowledge of virtual technology-based learning and with spreadsheet and database skills.
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules and materials and utilize knowledge translation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to present and prepare concise analyses, reports and recommendations to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, analyze, implement and problem solve independently as well as the ability to work in the context of a team and participant centered environment.
- Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
- Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more
Job Type: Regular, Part-Time (0.80 FTE)
Wage: $43.56 - $54.38 per hour.
Location: 686 West Broadway, Vancouver BC, V5Z 1G1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; 0800-1600
Requisition Number: 197295E
** Please note: Support for nomination with the BC Provincial Nominee Program is not a guarantee, entitlement or an employee benefit after receiving a full time job offer with PHSA**
What we do
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
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