Manager CT, Nuclear Medicine (PET CT)

 Req ID: 198929
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: DI Dir Admin CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Mar-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, the Manager works with the DI Medical Department Head for the Zone, to facilitate the daily administrative and clinical operations of the areas of responsibility and to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and efficient Diagnostic Imaging services.  The Manager works in collaboration with other managers and staff to develop and implement policies and procedures which are congruent with the Program and overall corporate plan of Nova Scotia Health.

The Manager is accountable for the efficient and effective operation of Computed Tomography and Nuclear Medicine services for Diagnostic Imaging, Central Zone.  CT services at the QEII are provided 7 days/week, 24/7 by onsite CT technologists, CT services at Cobequid are provided 7 days/week 18 hours/day and CT Dartmouth General are provided 7 days/week, 24/7 hours/day, either by on-site technologists or on call service. Nuclear medicine services including PET/CT, are 5 days/week 10 hours/day. CT and Nuclear Medicine are multi-site, multi-disciplinary services including technologists, technical assistants, LPNs, and imaging attendants. PET CT serves patients for all of Nova Scotia. The Manager is also responsible for the coordination of the clinical program for CZ CT and Nuclear Medicine services with respect to quality and fiscal accountability. The Manager works in a co-leadership relationship with the designated Service Chief / Chief Radiologist for assigned areas / facilities.

Duties are performed in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, Standards, Policies and Procedures of the Nova Scotia Health, which is committed to patient safety, continued quality improvement, and advancing the delivery of safe and trusted health services.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Graduate of an accredited program in Medical Imaging Technology, supplemented by additional formal management and/or leadership training.
• Credentialed with CAMRT or other imaging-related credentialing body.
• Licensed/be eligible to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Professionals
• Minimum 3 years of recent relevant supervisory/managerial experience, demonstrating progressive development of financial, strategic and people management skills.
• Masters Level Degree in health-related discipline, health administration, business administration or related subject with registration with relevant health or professional discipline/college or association an asset
• Certified Health Executive designation with the Canadian College of Health Leaders an asset
• Leadership, organizational and decision skills in support of patient, family, and client-centred diagnostic imaging services.
• Knowledge in field to help inform strategy development and organizational planning.
• Strategic planning and systems thinking.
• Experience in financial planning and management.
• Evidence-based collaborative problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. 
• Well-developed organizational, networking, negotiation and change management skills.
• Understanding of the principles of project management with demonstrated ability to lead work teams.
• Experienced in leading change. 
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies. (e.g., LEAN)
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills that are responsive to audience needs.
• Advanced written and oral communications skills/positive energetic public persona.
• Cultural competence.
• Ability to analyse and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks.
• Possesses functional knowledge of Radiology Information Systems and document control systems. 
• Ability to work within Microsoft Office suite and SAP environments.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and/or alternative education shall be considered.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$45.45- $60.39 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program.  If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.  For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more.  Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at employeecareeradvice@nshealth.ca.