PET Technologist

Swedish Health Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team in Seattle. You will perform PET, PET/CT and CT exams, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, start IVs, and ensure patient safety and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Work is per-diem with day shifts on-site at Swedish First Hill, offering competitive pay and a commitment to safety, quality imaging, and compassionate patient care within a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Washington Radiologic Technologist License on hire.
• NPT/NMT Board certs: PET technologist or RT-NM or RT-CT or CT technologist per board.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association on hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform PET, PET/CT and CT examinations with radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate a multi-slice CT scanner and power injector.
• Start IVs and administer contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals as directed.
• Provide professional patient care and ensure safety standards.
• Deliver high-quality imaging and exceptional patient service.
• Collaborate within a team and maintain a positive attitude.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Washington Radiologic Technologist License

National Positron Emission Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Computed Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Tools

Multi-slice CT scanner

Power injector

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Job description

Description

Join a highly skilled imaging team where advanced technology, clinical expertise, and compassionate care come together. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality PET, PET/CT, and CT diagnostic services while ensuring an exceptional patient experience and maintaining the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize radiopharmaceuticals as well as oral and IV contrast agents to perform a variety of diagnostic PET, PET/CT, and CT examinations.


• Operate a multi-slice CT scanner and power injector with proficiency and attention to detail.


• Start IVs and administer various contrast agents and radiopharmaceuticals at the direction of the physician.


• Provide patient care services as needed in a professional, compassionate manner.


• Participate in all daily duties necessary to perform high-quality care and imaging exams.


• Deliver exemplary customer service in all patient and team interactions.


• Engage fully in a collaborative team framework while maintaining a positive approach and attitude.


• Assume responsibility for designated duties or procedures as required and adhere to all safety standards in accordance with SMC policies and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program


• Washington Radiologic Technologist License upon hire


• Upon Hire:


• National Positron Emission Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board --or--


• National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology --or--


• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board --or--


• National Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography --or--


• National Computed Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board


• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Why Join Providence Swedish?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

About the Team

Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Job Schedule

Per-Diem

Job Shift

Day

Work Location

Swedish First Hill 1221 Madison-Seattle

Address

WA Seattle 1221 Madison

Workplace Type

On-site

Pay Range

$64.23 - $98.48

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