Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Salem, Oregon
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (4x10 schedule)
• Shift times: 0630-1700 or 0815-1845, rotating weekday position (no block scheduling)
• On-call required after department closes until it opens (approximately 7 on-call days per month; on-call shifts are generally not busy)
• Operate state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras, probes, computer systems, film processors, survey meters, and other technical devices

Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred
• Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine with either:

  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), or
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire
• Pending Nuclear Medicine license with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) allowed
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Must pass a Basic Cardiac Monitoring class within 4 months of hire (class offered onsite)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to operate Nuclear Medicine equipment and related technical devices
• Capable of taking call/standby after hours

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license or state ID/passport
• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) antibody titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Varicella antibody titer or vaccines
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)
• Fit mask testing onsite within first week of start (if applicable)

Additional Information

• References: 2 references within last 2 years showing 1 year in comparable specialty; at least one supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Telemetry skills required for all RNs regardless of unit (if applicable)

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with rotating weekday shifts and on-call duties. Certification and licensure requirements must be met within specified timeframes after hire.