Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Manager

Radiology

July 2024

$50.16 – $74.74

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist rles Health System performs nuclear medicine procedures and related duties at a technical level not requiring direct supervision in accordance with recommended nuclear medicine regulations, guidelines, standards, and protocols. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

• Performs radionuclide diagnostic exams, therapies, and procedures.
• Prepares radioactive isotope for administration to patients including all necessary quality controls.
• Reviews physician orders, enters orders and documents in the EMR and PACS appropriately.
• Performs nuclear stress testing and has basic knowledge of EKG.
• Inserts intravenous catheters and injects medication and radioactive isotopes.
• Operates all equipment within the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Performs quality control procedures and calibration of equipment.
• Has knowledge of Oregon radioactive materials license requirements, radiation safety policies, and pertinent record keeping.
• Follows health and safety policies and procedures of quality patient care.
• Assists with special projects as requested.
• Participates in student training program and orientation of new personnel.
• Maintains thorough knowledge and adheres to radiation safety guidelines outlined in Oregon radioactive materials license and hospital ALARA policy.
• Supports organizational vision, mission, and values.
• Supports lean principles of continuous improvement.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to prepare patients for procedures.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Required: High school diploma or GED.
Graduate / Registry Eligible: From an accredited nuclear medicine training program.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree.

Required: Current OBMI and eligible for ARRT and/or NMTCB.
Preferred: N/A.

Preferred: Two (2) years full‑time experience as a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Experience in SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear computer enhancement, and nuclear cardiology.

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE required to perform the job safely.

Patient Care Level#3:
Continually (75%+):
Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice, and ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%):
Sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 1–25 lbs.
Occasionally (25%):
Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladder/stepstool, reaching overhead, lifting or carrying 25–50 lbs., grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Rarely (10%):
Climbing stairs.
Never (0%):
Climbing ladder/stepstool, operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to elemental factors:
Rarely (10%) wet/slippery area, chemical solution;
Never (0%) heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

This position is within the OFNHP bargaining unit and is subject to the union membership terms in the collective bargaining agreement.