Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Relocation assistance available up to $15,000.

Pay

$49.80/hr. to $73.22/hr.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radio-pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine Physician.
• Operates several types of computers for imaging, computer analysis of patient studies, order entry, billing, data entry, and word-processing.
• Operates radiation detection equipment with safety.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work area; reports potential safety hazards.
• Maintains an accurate log of all patients and procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served: adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures; expands or modifies procedures as needed to comply with the medical director’s wishes.
• Monitors images produced during Nuclear Medicine studies to ensure they are as clear and accurate as possible; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Charges exams correctly on the order communication system.
• Performs computer analysis of patient studies.
• Performs assigned quality control procedures by following written quality control procedures and accurately logging the results.
• Answers the phone and schedules patients (performed occasionally but critical).
• Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.
• Participates in in-service programs and continuing education.

Requirements

• Highest academic diploma or transcript.
• Completion of a certified school of Nuclear Medicine Technology (preferred).
• Experience in a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Experience with computerized scanning equipment and study analysis.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine (preferred).
• State of Oregon Nuclear Medicine License.
• Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology from the A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B.
• Certification for Nuclear Medicine required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Professional image and demeanor.
• Safe operation of departmental equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations and organizational procedures.
• Adherence to policies for infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and sharps, and use of personal protective equipment.
• Proper body mechanics for transporting and positioning patients and equipment.
• Confidentiality regarding patient and co-worker information (PHI).
• Ability to request assistance or clarification when needed.
• Utilizes appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve complaints, concerns, or conflicts.
• Works and communicates positively and cooperatively with management, supervisors, medical staff, co-workers, other healthcare workers, patients, and their families.
• Bilingual skills (preferred).