Nuclear Med Technologist/CT Hybrid

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures that utilize a variety of equipment for use in diagnosis and treatment of patient disease. Nuclear Medicine Technologists work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Must be ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB, and ARRT (CT) registered or eligible and be credentialed within 12 months of hire.
• Student applicants must be registry eligible upon hire, and successfully obtain the ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registry within 6 months and successfully obtain the ARRT (CT) registry within 12 months of hire and licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
• Must have current approved CPR card.
• Will consider qualified new graduate students that meet the education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1 Year of previous hospital experience.
• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine and CT training program.
• Be qualified to sit for the ARRT (CT) exam.

Responsibilities

• Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion.
• Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration.
• Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/ localization, brain shunts as directed.
• Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
• Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics.
• Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care.
• Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor.
• Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
• Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics.
• Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.
• Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills.
• Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies.
• Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed