Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Hillsboro Medical Center; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 142,697,000 - 210,180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsboro Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging studies while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment, maintaining logs, and ensuring accurate billing and QC procedures. Licenses and certifications must be current or obtained within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Highest academic diploma or transcript.
• Completion of a certified school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Experience in a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Experience with computerized scanning equipment and study analysis.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• State of Oregon Nuclear Medicine License.
• Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology from the ARRT or NMTCB.
• Certification for Nuclear Medicine required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radio-pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine Physician.
• Operates computers for imaging, analysis, order entry, billing, data entry and word-processing.
• Operates radiation detection equipment with safety.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work area; reports potential safety hazards.
• Maintains an accurate log of all patients and procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served (adolescent, adult, geriatric).
• Performs Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures; expands or modifies procedures as needed.
• Monitors images to ensure clarity and accuracy; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Charges exams correctly on the order communication system.
• Performs computer analysis of patient studies.
• Performs assigned quality control procedures; logs results.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional image

Safety procedures

Infection control

HIPAA / PHI confidentiality

Education

Highest academic diploma or transcript

Completion of a certified school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Relocation Assistance available up to $15,000.

Pay Range: $49.80/hr. to $73.22/hr.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs those duties related to the administration of radioactive materials, maintaining high professional standards at all times with attention to customer service, patient care and the production of high quality exams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Performed majority of the time:

• Prepares and administers radio-pharmaceuticals under the direction of a Nuclear Medicine Physician.
• Operates several types of computers for the purposes of imaging, computer analysis of patient studies, order entry, billing, data entry and word-processing.
• Operates radiation detection equipment with safety.
• Maintains a safe, clean and orderly work area; reports potential safety hazards.
• Maintains an accurate log of all patients and procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures, expands or modifies procedures as needed to comply with the medical director’s wishes.
• Monitors images produced during Nuclear Medicine studies to insure that they are as clear and accurate as possible; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Charges exams correctly on the order communication system.
• Performs computer analysis of patient studies.
• Maintains an accurate log of all patients and procedures.
• Performs assigned quality control procedures by following written quality control procedures and accurately logging the results.

Performed occasionally but critical to successful performance of the job:

• Answering the phone and scheduling.
• Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.
• Participates in in-service programs and continuing education.

Decision Making And Budget Responsibilities

• Decision impact limited to the employee.
• No budget responsibility.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

Required

• Highest academic diploma or transcript.

Preferred

• Completion of a certified school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Experience

Required

• Experience in a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Experience with computerized scanning equipment and study analysis.

Preferred

• Two (2) years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

Required

• State of Oregon Nuclear Medicine License.
• Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology from the A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B.
• Certification for Nuclear Medicine required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS.

Preferred

• N/A

Job Related Skills, Abilities and Behaviors

• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Presents a professional image.
• Uses departmental equipment as listed below safely according to manufacturer’s recommendations and departmental/organization procedures.
• Follows policies for infection control, disposal of hazardous waste and sharps, use of personal protective equipment.
• Uses proper body mechanics for transporting and positioning patients and equipment and other tasks performed.
• Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.
• Requests assistance or additional explanation when needed.
• Utilizes appropriate problem-solving techniques to resolve complaints, concerns, or conflicts.
• Works and communicates in a positive and cooperative manner with management, supervisors, medical staff, co-workers, other healthcare workers, patients, and their families.

Preferred

• Bilingual skills a plus.

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Additional Posting Information

Hillsboro Medical Center believes in providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. Recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, working conditions, training, and compensation will be based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, creed, national origin, marital status, family relationship, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We further commit ourselves to continuing the practical application of this policy in our daily business conduct.