Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Travel/Contract)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Specialty: Radiology / Cardiology (Nuclear Medicine)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts
• Shift options:

  • 06:30 AM – 05:00 PM
  • 08:15 AM – 06:45 PM
• Rotating weekday position (no block scheduling)
• On-call required after department closes until it reopens (approximately 7 on-call days per month; on-call shifts are generally not busy)

Position Purpose

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 devices.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification:

  • Pending Nuclear Medicine license with Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) allowed
  • 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
• 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 Basic Cardiac Monitoring class within 4 months of hire (class offered onsite)

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Required Documents & Compliance

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

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity verification
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)
• Fit mask testing onsite within first week of start (if starting after 1/27/25)

Competencies & Training

• Competency exams with passing scores required (e.g., 80% for general competency, 85% for Dysrhythmia/EKG interpretation if applicable)
• Completion of required HealthStream modules by due date
• Badge photo submission required at least 8 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• On-call shifts are part of the role but are typically not busy
• No block scheduling, rotating weekday shifts only
• Must be capable of operating advanced Nuclear Medicine equipment

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