Nuclear Medicine Research Technologist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Research Technologist to support cancer clinical research involving imaging. The role reviews and implements research protocols, supports trial design and analysis, and helps ensure imaging procedures are delivered consistently and safely. The technologist exercises independent judgment to complete prescribed procedures, provides appropriate patient care and radiation protection, and prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol. The position coordinates imaging support for clinical trials across Fred Hutch and collaborating organizations. It maintains protocol and study databases, supports imaging data collection and transfer, coordinates research exam scheduling, and works with physicians, research coordinators, radiologists, technologists, and Imaging leadership. It also trains and oversees technologists on research protocols and assists with developing and standardizing clinical procedures and workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree that provides eligibility to attain Nuclear Medicine certification or licensure.
Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification in Nuclear Medicine.
Meet one of the following: ARRT(N), NMTCB registration, or equivalent state license for nuclear medicine technology; or completion of a nuclear medicine training program that includes relevant basic and medical sciences and practical experience performing procedures.
ARRT (CT) certification, or ability to acquire it within 12 months of employment; alternatively, NMTCB (CT) certification or ability to acquire it within 12 months.
Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card or equivalent course, with renewal every two years.
Three years of technologist experience and one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and research study design and analysis.
Ability to work collaboratively, support team decisions, and contribute to shared goals.
Good customer relations skills.
Flexibility in schedules and assignments to meet departmental needs, including possible overtime, flexing, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and call.
Ability to use, maintain, and allocate equipment and supplies cost-effectively.
Effective time management and commitment to improving productivity.
Ability to seek feedback from customers and team members to improve processes and outcomes.
Ability to adapt to changes in work volumes or staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Clinical Research.
NMTCB (PET) certification.
CPI experience, including LEAN or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Review research protocols to determine whether imaging or tumor measurements are part of a trial.
Implement and track protocols and train Imaging technologists in translational protocols as needed.
Assist on-site physicians in devising and refining clinical procedures and collaborate with radiologists across sections on workflow standardization and protocol development.
Complete site survey forms, including information about modality equipment, technologist contacts, digital storage, data-transfer preferences, and imaging protocol specifics.
Assist in directing imaging support for clinical trials at Fred Hutch and participate in related cross-organizational meetings, including CTI, HSRAC, and site initiation visits.
Assist UW/Fred Hutch physicians and research coordinators with trial design, statistical support, and analysis of results from clinical cancer imaging research.
Maintain a database for Fred Hutch research studies.
Help obtain phantom data or de-identified scans when required by study sponsors.
Coordinate scheduling of research exams; organize, plan, and direct activities related to patients and procedures; and coordinate with other areas as needed.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol and perform prescribed procedures using appropriate patient care and radiation protection standards.
Maintain accounting of active protocols and train and oversee research protocols across modalities in coordination with Imaging leadership.