Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hermiston, OR
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$3,030/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Description
Nuclear Med Tech
- Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging
- Location: Hermiston, Oregon
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day Shift, 5x8
- Hours per Week: 40
Role Summary
Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related imaging techniques for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
- Corroborates patient clinical history and prepares patients for procedures
- Operates radiation detection and imaging equipment, and positions patients and equipment
- Prepares, calculates, identifies, and administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed
- Evaluates images for technical quality
- Verifies informed consent and assists with interventional procedures
- Performs venipuncture and initiates basic life support when necessary
- Provides practical instruction for students and other health care professionals
- Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan
Required Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree from a nuclear medicine accredited program
- Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Oregon
- OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist
- Current BLS certification
- 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
Physical Requirements
- Sufficient hearing to detect alarms and verbal communication
- Visual acuity for reading documentation and monitors and distinguishing colors
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and frequently push, pull, or reposition objects or patients up to 25 pounds
- Occasional lifting or transferring of individuals over 100 pounds, using proper techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance
- Continuous walking and standing during the shift; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
- May sit for long periods
Working Conditions
- Primarily indoor healthcare environment with variable indoor temperatures
- Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment; PPE required
- Fast-paced, unpredictable environment with high-pressure or emergency situations and varying noise levels
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Hermiston, OR
As a Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Hermiston, OR here's what you should know:- Hermiston's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages are generally in line with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 87°F, while winter lows can drop to 26°F.
- Be prepared for hot, dry summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Hermiston, and they are relatively easy to find, especially through local real estate agencies.
- Hermiston is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Hermiston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to occasional dust storms.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Hermiston offers a variety of restaurants serving local and international cuisine.
- You can explore the local art scene, enjoy live music, and participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
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