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 start times between 6:30 AM and 8:15 AM (varies by shift)
• Rotating weekday schedule (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 very busy

Position Purpose

Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

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

  • Pending Nuclear Medicine license with 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 Basic Cardiac Monitoring class within 4 months of hire (class offered onsite)

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to operate state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras, probes, computer systems, film processors, survey meters, and other technical supportive devices

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check (7-year search) within 90 days of start
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• Various background screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start and ongoing
• 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, Varicella immunity verification or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination (year-round requirement)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite within the first week of starting

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within the last 2 years showing 1 year in a comparable specialty; at least one must be supervisory within the last 12 months
• Competency exams and core clinical training required prior to start and updated annually
• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start
• Healthstream modules and facility-specific orientation must be completed by designated due dates

This position is ideal for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with at least 1 year of experience who are comfortable with rotating shifts and on-call duties, and who meet the licensure and certification requirements.