Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Tech

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

Work Schedule

• 4 days per week, 10 hours per day
• Shift options: 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, but shifts are not very busy)

Job Description

• Perform Nuclear Medicine Procedures in compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Operate state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras, probes, computer systems, film processors, survey meters, and other technical supportive devices

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
• Licensure:

  • Pending Nuclear Medicine license with the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) allowed
  • Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine with either the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
  • Must pass a Basic Cardiac Monitoring class within 4 months of hire (class offered onsite)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work on-call/standby after hours
• Must be capable of operating specialized nuclear medicine equipment

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Education verification required for non-licensed providers
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (year-round)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within the first week of starting

References and Experience Verification

• Two references within the last 2 years showing at least 1 year in a comparable specialty
• At least one reference must be supervisory within the last 12 months

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine. The position requires flexibility for rotating weekday shifts and on-call duties. Candidates must have or be able to obtain required certifications and licensure within specified timeframes. Compliance with background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is mandatory.