Nuclear Medicine/CT Hybrid Technologist - Flex

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine/CT Hybrid Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and CT imaging for patients ranging from infants to older adults. This flex position has no guaranteed hours or schedule. The technologist uses a variety of imaging equipment and applications to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease, obtains high-quality studies while minimizing patient discomfort, and assists physicians with specialized procedures. The role also includes patient preparation and instruction, image and order documentation, equipment and image quality practices, and collaboration with radiologists and other medical professionals.

Requirements

• ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registration, and ARRT (CT) registration or eligibility; required credentials must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Student applicants must be registry eligible upon hire, obtain ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registration within 6 months, and obtain ARRT (CT) registration within 12 months of hire.
• Must be licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging.
• Current approved CPR card.
• For positions involving person-to-person patient care, BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire or before independent practice, whichever comes first.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine and CT training program.
• Qualified to sit for the ARRT (CT) exam.
• One year of previous hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, including imaging of bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization, as well as pharmacologic and exercise stress myocardial perfusion.
• Prepare diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration.
• Use Planar, In-vitro, SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT applications to obtain high-quality images while minimizing patient discomfort.
• Assist physicians with invasive or specialized procedures, including therapy, sentinel node injection or localization, and brain shunts as directed.
• Acquire and provide quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-vitro images or testing.
• Evaluate normal and abnormal anatomy, pathologies, and artifacts for presentation to the Radiologist, using knowledge of nuclear medicine and imaging physics.
• Recognize and report significant situations related to patient care.
• Participate in research protocols under physician and supervisor supervision.
• Perform multislice CT examinations accurately and efficiently, and evaluate anatomy and related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Prepare and instruct patients for diagnostic studies using age-appropriate communication.
• Perform all ranges of CT examinations after completing technical competencies and stay current with CT hardware and software upgrades.
• Verify and document pertinent information, verify and initial orders in patient charts, and correctly identify patients according to department policy.
• Label images with patient demographics, position, and other required documentation.
• Complete scanning duties, data entry, billing, and verification that images are available in PACS in an efficient and timely manner.
• Prescreen patients for sensitivities to medication materials and implement appropriate contrast types and injection factors for each case.
• Film or burn selected images to CD in a manner that best illustrates examination-specific anatomy and pathology.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed