Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cardiac PET Imaging

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves performing advanced nuclear medicine exams, lymphoscintigraphy, and cardiac perfusion tests, while collaborating with physicians to tailor exams to patients.

The ideal candidate holds JCRNMT-approved education and NMTCB/ARRT certification, with WA state recognition. The position is full-time, on-site in Seattle, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a program approved by the Joint Review Commission for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (JCRNMT).
• Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reports to department supervisor; perform complex examinations like lymphoscintigraphy and cardiac perfusion with physician collaboration.
• Perform complex clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations.
• Develop new computer applications in nuclear medicine PET.
• Develop guidelines for radiopharmaceutical use and calibration standards.
• Develop new nuclear medicine examinations and establish written protocols.
• Conduct specialized tests and studies in vitro and in vivo.
• Identify supply needs and locate vendors for specialized supplies.
• Present in-services on nuclear medicine topics.
• Train technologists in new procedures.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Clinical diagnostics

Staff training

Procedural expertise

Education

JCRNMT-approved program

WA Radiologic Technologist – Nuclear Medicine certification

Tools

Radiopharmaceutical handling

PET imaging systems

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves performing advanced nuclear medicine exams, lymphoscintigraphy, and cardiac perfusion tests, while collaborating with physicians to tailor exams to patients.

The ideal candidate holds JCRNMT-approved education and NMTCB/ARRT certification, with WA state recognition. The position is full-time, on-site in Seattle, with competitive compensation and benefits.