Nuclear Medicine Tech

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake – Radiology has an outstanding opportunity for a NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST. WORK SCHEDULE Days DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Radiology Services at UWMC-Montlake is the premier choice for imaging in the Pacific Northwest. Our combination of expertise, service and commitment to providing the latest imaging technology offers comprehensive diagnostic support for the patient and their family. From basic screening tests to cutting-edge procedures, our state-of-the art equipment, skilled technologists and diverse, world-class academic radiologists deliver timely, accurate results. All of UW Medicine’s radiologists are board-certified and specialize in a variety of areas such as neuroradiology, body radiology, interventional radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, mammography and chest radiology. Imaging findings are integrated with all clinical data to generate comprehensive and actionable patient assessments.

Requirements

Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) OR registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine.
Must also be as a Certified Computed Tomography Technologist by ARRT (CT) or NMTCB.
One year of experience in PET/CT
Minimum two years of experience in Nuclear Medicine OR Equivalent education/experience.
Certification as a Radiologic Technologist – Nuclear Medicine in the State of Washington with CT registry by the ARRT or NMTCB per Washington State Department of Health Notice of Adoption of Interpretive Statement, effective July 1, 2010.

Responsibilities

Reports to the department supervisor and receives general direction from the supervisor and assigned Nuclear Medicine Lead.
Perform complex clinical diagnostic examinations such as lymphoscintography, treadmill cardiac perfusion, and pharmacologic stress cardiac perfusion, and provide expertise to support nuclear medicine clinical services.
Tailors examinations to individual patient in collaboration with physician.
Under general direction, exercise advanced technical knowledge in a specific area of expertise such as clinical computer application or examination protocol development in the field of nuclear medicine, and provide work direction to others in area of expertise.
Perform complex clinical diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations; Develop new computer applications in nuclear medicine PET
Develop guidelines for the use and control of radiopharmaceuticals; develop standards for calibration and dispensing of radiopharmaceuticals; Develop new nuclear medicine examinations; establish written protocols;
Conduct specialized tests and studies in vitro and/or in vivo
Identify supply needs for new procedures; locate vendors for specialized supplies;
Present in-services regarding an area of nuclear medicine;
Design, implement and write procedures for nuclear medicine examinations; train nuclear medicine technologists in new procedures;