Nuclear Medicine Tech: Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform exams including Nuclear Medicine, Stress Tests, and Spectral CT under radiology leadership. Requires CNMT/ARRT(N) and WA radiologic certification, with BLS and exposure to radiopharmaceuticals, following ALARA principles.

The role involves patient care, image quality, data entry, and coordination with radiology teams. Full-time days, on-site at the main campus. DOE applies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of JCERT/JRCNMT accredited program or equivalent.
• Current NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification.
• Current WA Radiologic Technologist Certification.
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• CT Technologist RT(CT) certification preferred or within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proficiency in all nuclear medicine procedures and maintains safety.
• Performs Spectral CT exams with IV and Oral contrast.
• Maintains department records for quality control, radiation monitoring, and radioactive materials handling.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed or stat.
• Operates imaging equipment per procedures and documents issues.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiology safety (ALARA)

Patient care

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

JCERT/JRCNMT accredited program

NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification

WA State Radiologic Technologist Certification

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

1 year Nuclear Medicine experience

CT Technologist RT(CT) certification

Job description

Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform exams including Nuclear Medicine, Stress Tests, and Spectral CT under radiology leadership. Requires CNMT/ARRT(N) and WA radiologic certification, with BLS and exposure to radiopharmaceuticals, following ALARA principles.

The role involves patient care, image quality, data entry, and coordination with radiology teams. Full-time days, on-site at the main campus. DOE applies.