Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 60,614 - 100,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid benefits: Medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures within the Diagnostic Imaging department. You will prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and ensure high-quality images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

The role requires an accredited degree in nuclear medicine, OBMI and ARRT registration, and current BLS certification. On-site schedule; sign-on bonus noted.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate or bachelor's degree from nuclear medicine accredited program.
• Licenses: OBMI and ARRT registered nuclear medicine technologist. Current BLS certification.
• Experience: None required; minimum 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with the procedure and documents it for licensed practitioners.
• Prepares patient for procedures and provides instructions to obtain desired results and reduce anxiety.
• Operates radiation detection and imaging equipment to perform procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment for best imaging quality while ensuring patient comfort.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates image quality and ensures proper identification on records.
• Maintains sterile technique and adheres to universal precautions.
• Assists in quality assessment and department improvements.

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree from nuclear medicine accredited program

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures within the Diagnostic Imaging department. You will prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and ensure high-quality images for interpretation by licensed practitioners.

The role requires an accredited degree in nuclear medicine, OBMI and ARRT registration, and current BLS certification. On-site schedule; sign-on bonus noted.