Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a position focused on providing exceptional patient care in an acute care setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nuclear medicine and be comfortable working with both adult and pediatric patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform various nuclear medicine examinations, including thyroid cancer scans, lung scans, HIDA scans (including HIDA with EF), whole body bone scans, and face bone scans.
• Conduct stress tests and other related procedures as required.
• Start peripheral IVs and manage radiopharmaceutical doses, including I131 and I123.
• Work independently or collaboratively with another Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Utilize EMR (EPIC) and PACS (Philips View) for patient management and documentation.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety procedures are followed in accordance with protocol.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience is required.
• Formal education in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current BLS certification.
• ARRT-N or NMTCB-CNMT certification.
• Washington state license must be in hand or proof of application submitted at least 6 weeks prior.
• Experience with the specified patient types and required skills listed is essential.

Work Schedule

Shifts are from 0800 to 1630, with no weekend or on-call responsibilities. Major holidays are observed with closures, but there may be occasional duties on Sunday evenings.

Facility Information

The facility is a Level III trauma center with a total of 226 beds and features two Nuclear Medicine rooms. The average patient volume is 4-10 patients per day.

Additional Information

Scrub colors are flexible, allowing for any solid color. The position may involve floating to nearby locations as needed.