Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Salem, Oregon
Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Work Schedule

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

  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8:15 AM – 6:45 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• On-call required after department closes until it reopens (approximately 7 on-call days per month; on-call shifts are generally not 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 devices

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 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)

Required Compliance and Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start (7-year search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and ongoing every 30 days
• Education verification (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug testing (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

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

Additional Requirements

• 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 required training modules must be completed prior to or shortly after start date
• Badge photo required at least 8 days prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Salem, Oregon. The position requires at least 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience, appropriate licensure or pending licensure with Oregon, and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The role involves performing nuclear medicine procedures and being on-call approximately 7 days per month. Compliance with background checks, immunizations, drug testing, and other health and facility-specific requirements is mandatory.