Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Cardiac & PET Imaging Expert

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support advanced diagnostic procedures and develop new protocols. This role involves tailoring tests to each patient in collaboration with physicians and guiding junior technologists in specialized procedures.

The position emphasizes leadership in nuclear medicine, development of new examinations such as PET protocols, and ensuring safe radiopharmaceutical handling with established

Qualifications

• Graduation from a JCRNMT-approved program.
• Certification by NMCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine registration.
• Equivalent education or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations including lymphoscintigraphy and cardiac perfusion studies.
• Tailor examinations to individual patients in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide support and direction to others in the nuclear medicine team.
• Develop new computer applications in nuclear medicine PET.
• Create guidelines for radiopharmaceutical use and calibration/dispensing standards.
• Establish written protocols for new nuclear medicine examinations.
• Conduct specialized in vitro and in vivo tests and studies.
• Identify supply needs and locate vendors for specialized materials.
• Present in-services and train staff on new procedures.

Education

JCRNMT-approved program

Nuclear Medicine Certification Board

ARRT Nuclear Medicine registration

Equivalent education/experience accepted

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Radiology is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support advanced diagnostic procedures and develop new protocols. This role involves tailoring tests to each patient in collaboration with physicians and guiding junior technologists in specialized procedures.

The position emphasizes leadership in nuclear medicine, development of new examinations such as PET protocols, and ensuring safe radiopharmaceutical handling with established