Advance Practice Provider (ARNP or PA-C) - Nuclear Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

About the Role

The Department of Radiology in the School of Medicine at the University of Washington in Seattle is seeking a full-time Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) at the rank of Teaching Associate to join the Molecular Imaging and Nuclear Medicine service at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The anticipated start date is February 1, 2027. This position is part of a rapidly growing service providing nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapy services, including clinical trial opportunities for Fred Hutch patients in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial consultations as shared visits with nuclear medicine faculty and independent on-treatment visits for therapy patients.
• Provide patient education on radiopharmaceutical therapies.
• Evaluate and manage on-treatment and post-treatment side effects from radiopharmaceutical therapies, with a focus on acute side effects.
• Perform care coordination tasks in collaboration with the Nuclear Medicine Therapy Coordinator, staff, and Oncology teams.
• Assist with medical decision-making for diagnostic nuclear medicine patients, including handling reactions and assessing adequacy of patient preparation for nuclear medicine and PET scans.
• Draft preliminary PET and other nuclear medicine imaging study reports under radiologist supervision.
• Participate in patient review conferences, tumor boards, and other clinical team meetings.
• Participate in and support molecular imaging research involving investigational diagnostic and therapy radiopharmaceuticals.
• Share call responsibilities with attending faculty for Fred Hutch therapy patients.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ARNP or PA-C experience in Medical Oncology preferred.
• Strong team player with a can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Washington state & DEA licensure required.
• ACLS required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• EMR experience required; preference for experience with CPOE.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $198,216 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and an environment noted for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Address Inquiries To

Delphine L. Chen, MD
Professor of Radiology, University of Washington
Wil B. Nelp, MD Endowed Professorship in Nuclear Medicine
Director of Molecular Imaging, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
1144 Eastlake Ave E, # LG2-200
Seattle, WA 98109
dlchen7@uw.edu