Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Hawaii Pacific Health; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Job summary

Wilcox Medical Center, part of Hawaii Pacific Health, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine procedures and support high-quality diagnostic imaging for Kaua'i patients.

This per diem role offers rotating 8-hour shifts with a 0.475 FTE, under the Imaging category, with a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of nuclear medicine technologist training program.
• Current Hawai'i state Nuclear Medicine Technologist license.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider BLS CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures to ensure quality diagnostic services for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Technical procedures

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technologist training program

Hawai'i state Nuclear Medicine Technologist license

BLS CPR certification

Job description

Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua'i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua'i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 18-bed emergency department serves as the island's Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai'i. Wilcox is part of Hawai'i Pacific Health, one of the state’s leading health care systems and a not-for-profit health care organization with medical centers, clinics, physicians and other caregivers working together to create a healthier Hawai'i.

Our nuclear medicine technologists perform studies and tests using radioactive isotopes, employing one of the most advanced diagnostic technologies available today. These studies include imaging of the thyroid, heart, lung, bone, live and kidney, as well as tumors, infection and other problems. Nuclear Medicine techniques also help to diagnose and treat patients for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, and palliation of bone pain.

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will help to ensure that the Imaging Services at Wilcox Memorial Hospital provide quality diagnostic services and care for patients and their families, specifically by performing nuclear medicine procedures. We are looking for someone with excellent patient care skills, an appreciation for technical procedure and protocol and a commitment to our vision of delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i’s people.

Location: Wilcox Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Per Diem

FTE: 0.475000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

Exempt: No

Req ID 31793

Pay Range: 58.47 - 61.55 USD per hour

Category: Imaging

Minimum Qualifications: Successful completion of nuclear medicine technologist training program. Current Hawai'i state Nuclear Medicine Technologist license. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year clinical nuclear medicine technologist experience.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai'i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.