Nuclear Med Technologist
Nuclear Med Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex highly specialized care our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance annual bonus eligibility and more!
Responsibilities
***15% PER DIEM DIFFERENTIAL/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE***
Job Summary:
Operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies to provide the physician diagnostic images of the structure and function of the heart or other organs and body structures to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment for the patients condition.
Incumbents use a gamma scintillation camera or scanning imaging devices to monitor the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which the administered radiopharmaceutical drugs localize. Work is performed under the strict safety/regulatory/license departmental standards and protocols.
Incumbents are also accountable for maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices and maintaining their knowledge of the frequent technological and innovative changes in the field of nuclear medicine through participating in continuing education seminars meetings and in-services.
Essential Duties:
- Prepares equipment for imaging tests based on physicians orders and in adherence to department safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results.
- Prepares patient and performs nuclear medicine procedures.
- Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements.
- Disposes of and stores radioactive materials as required by law.
- Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering supplies.
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Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program resulting in an associates degree or bachelors degree.
License/Certification:
- Washington State certification as a Radiologic Technologist.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) (N).
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.
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