Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Providence; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence in Portland, OR is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine examinations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The role includes preparing and administering doses of radioactive pharmaceuticals under physician direction.

Qualified candidates will need to meet certification requirements, hold a BLS certification, and acquire specific national registrations within set timelines. Join us to contribute to patient care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association upon hire.
• National Registered Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Technology within 6 months of hire.
• National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine examinations for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Prepares and administers prescribed doses of radioactive pharmaceuticals.
• Ensures proper preparation and ordering of radioactive material.

Education

Education sufficient to meet certification

Job description

Job Description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Providence St Vincent Medical Center in Portland, OR. Performs Nuclear Medicine examinations for diagnostic and therapeutic (site specific) purposes under the direction of a physician. Prepares patient, prepares and administers prescribed dose of radioactive pharmaceuticals and non-radioactive pharmaceuticals, performs calculations and manipulates data according to established parameters. Ensures proper preparation and/or ordering of radioactive material, calibrates equipment, assures appropriate quality control, monitors patients and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education sufficient to meet certification, licensure, or registration requirements
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS – American Heart Association
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: National Registered Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Within 6 months (180 days) of hire: National Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.