PET Technologist - PER DIEM

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Generous paid time off (vacation, sick

Holidays

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics in Renton, Washington currently seeks an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET/CT examinations under medical direction. The role requires independent judgment for radiopharmaceutical preparation, calibration, and imaging, including CT procedures.

The ideal candidate will have formal NM program training with PET, ARRT CT/ PET advanced training, and BLS certification, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program with advanced training in PET.
• ARRT with advanced training in CT.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Facility Manager and Medical Director, performs PET/CT exams at a technical level with limited supervision.
• Prepare, calibrate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform quality control, and diagnostic imaging procedures including CT.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Formal Nuclear Medicine program with PET training

ARRT CT advanced training

ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

• Compensation: USD 57.05 - USD 95.73 - hourly

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Facility Manager and the Medical Director, performs PET / CT exams at a technical level requiring limited or no supervision. Performs a variety of procedures that requires independent judgement for the preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality control, and diagnostic imaging procedures as well as performing CT procedures.

Prerequisites

• Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program with advanced training in PET as well as ARRT with advanced training in CT.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. (Current employees as of 9/1/16 have until 9/1/17 to obtain AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.)

General Qualifications

• Flexibility, adaptability and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change.
• Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all customers.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in written format in English.
• Demonstrates good decision making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide for the educational needs of all areas of responsibility.
• Neat and well groomed in appearance.

Additional Information

Build your future with Valley Medical Center & Clinics! Join a team that values its people and offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.