PET Technologist

Swedish; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Swedish is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET, PET/CT and CT exams with radiopharmaceuticals, IV and oral contrast agents, and expert CT scanner operation. You will deliver patient-centered imaging care with safety at the forefront.

Required licenses and board certifications ensure access to a collaborative team focused on excellent patient experience. Competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits are offered, with strong emphasis on safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Washington Radiologic Technologist License upon hire.
• National Positron Emission Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board required or equivalent.
• National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology required or equivalent.
• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board required or equivalent.
• National Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography required or equivalent.
• National Computed Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board required or equivalent.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Utilize radiopharmaceuticals as well as oral and IV contrast agents to perform 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 as directed by the physician.
• Provide patient care services in a professional, compassionate manner.
• Participate in daily duties to perform high-quality care and imaging exams.
• Deliver exemplary customer service in patient and team interactions.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Adhere to safety standards and Providence Swedish policies and regulatory requirements.

Education

Washington Radiologic Technologist License

National Positron Emission Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology

National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Registered Technologist - Computed Tomography

National Computed Tomography Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

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.

Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued - they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

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.

For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.

Pay Range: $64.23 - $98.48

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.