Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hermiston, Oregon
Good Shepherd Medical Center

Nuclear Med Tech

Location: Hermiston, Oregon Specialty: Diagnostic Imaging Employment Type: Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week

Role Overview

Provides health care services by applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques that produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, including venipuncture, and confirms the patient's clinical history matches the procedure.
• Prepares patients, positions patients and equipment, and immobilizes patients as needed.
• Operates radiation detection and imaging equipment, and prepares or administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications as prescribed.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and verifies informed consent for interventional procedures, assisting the practitioner.
• Follows aseptic technique, universal precautions, and basic life support procedures when needed.
• Maintains records, reports equipment malfunctions, and provides input on equipment and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and other health care professionals, and participates in quality assessment and improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in Oregon
• Associate or bachelor's degree from a nuclear medicine accredited program
• OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist
• Current BLS certification
• 3 years of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, including experience within the last year

Physical Requirements

• Sufficient hearing to detect alarms and communicate verbally
• Visual acuity for reading documentation and monitors and distinguishing colors
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently, frequently push, pull, or carry objects or patients up to 25 pounds, and use mechanical aids or team help for patients over 100 pounds
• Continuous walking and standing during the shift, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to sit for long periods

Working Conditions

• Indoor healthcare setting with frequent exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment
• Use of personal protective equipment as required
• Fast-paced environment with possible emergency situations and varying noise levels