Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Yakima, WA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location

Yakima, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (0800–1630) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures including thyroid cancer studies, lung scans, HIDA scans (with and without EF), scan and uptake, 3-phase bone scans, and whole body bone scans for primarily adult patients with occasional pediatric cases
• Operate unit-specific imaging equipment including Siemens Symbia EVO and GE Optima SPECT cameras within a 2-room nuclear medicine department averaging 4–10 patients per day
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals including I-131 and I-123, perform SPECT CT imaging, and manage dose ordering through pharmacy systems
• Start and manage peripheral IVs and assist with stress tests as part of routine patient care
• Work independently or alongside another Nuclear Medicine Technologist depending on daily staffing needs
• May occasionally float to a nearby imaging location and may be asked to call in dose orders on Sunday evenings in preparation for Monday scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nuclear medicine experience required
• Active BLS certification required
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification required
• Washington State Nuclear Medicine license must be in hand or have verifiable proof of application submitted 6 or more weeks prior to start
• First-time travelers will only be considered with 5 or more years of experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Philips Vue PACS required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Siemens Symbia EVO, GE Optima SPECT, and Nutrec pharmacy systems
• Comfort working independently in a solo nuclear medicine technologist setting
• Experience with dose ordering workflows and radiopharmacy coordination
• Prior travel or multi-site imaging experience

Why Join Us

• Work within a Level III Trauma Center featuring a dedicated 2-room nuclear medicine department with a manageable and consistent patient volume
• Enjoy a stable daytime schedule with no on-call requirements and closure on major holidays and weekends