Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health Portland has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since the 1800s. In partnership with OHSU, we are comprised of a 302-bed hospital, 11 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout East Portland and the surrounding areas. There are many outdoor adventures readily available, including carving the snow at North America's only year-round ski resort, hiking along the Columbia River Gorge or taking a day trip to the unmatched beauty of the Oregon coast. Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Requirements
- Diploma/certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine: Required
- Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in OR
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Required in CA and OR
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB): Required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent: Preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
- Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
- Subjects patients to radiation.
- Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
- Administers intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
- Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
- Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
- Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
- Elevates questions, problems and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject matter expertise.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
