Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hermiston, OR
Wellspring Nurse Source
5x8 hrs, Days

Definition of Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides healthcare services by applying radionuclides to assist in the diagnosis or treatment of patients. This role involves performing nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by licensed practitioners. The technologist exercises professional judgment in the performance of services while maintaining a demeanor consistent with medical ethics. The position emphasizes appropriate patient care and recognition of conditions necessary for the successful completion of procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring proper documentation of patients' clinical history for use by licensed practitioners.
• Prepare patients for procedures by providing instructions to foster cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Select and operate radiation detection, imaging, and associated equipment to successfully execute procedures.
• Position patients and equipment effectively to best demonstrate the area of interest, considering patient comfort.
• Immobilize patients as required for accurate examinations.
• Prepare, calculate, identify, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed.
• Evaluate images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verify informed consent and assist licensed practitioners with interventional procedures.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary during procedures.
• Assume responsibility for addressing the physical and emotional needs of patients throughout their procedures.
• Initiate basic life support actions when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of and observe universal precautions.
• Perform venipuncture as required for procedures.
• Assist in maintaining records, ensuring respect for confidentiality and adherence to established policies.
• Report equipment malfunctions and assume responsibility for the assigned area.
• Provide input for equipment purchasing and supply decisions.
• Offer practical instruction for students and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan, with specific quality control duties as assigned.
• Control inventory and oversee the purchase of supplies for the designated area.
• Apply patient relations skills effectively.
• Pursue continuing education to maintain necessary license and certification.
• Accomplish additional duties as assigned in support of the organization's mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in required education for relevant programs as applicable to the position.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• Preferred: Not applicable.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

• Required: OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist, current BLS certification.
• Preferred: CRASE training if travel assignment exceeds six months.

Experience

• Required: None.
• Preferred: Minimum of two years of experience.

Physical Requirements

The following physical and sensory functions are essential to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:

• Auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication.
• Clear and effective communication skills for interaction with patients, families, and team members.
• Visual acuity for observing patient conditions and performing clinical tasks.
• Tactile perception for assessing physical characteristics during patient care.
• Motor coordination for performing fine motor tasks with medical equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently, with frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent walking and standing throughout the shift.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling as required.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily performed in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital or clinic. The work setting may experience variable indoor temperatures and frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases. Staff are expected to follow