Valley Medical Center ยท 3 weeks ago
Nuclear Med Tech-10,000 Sign-on Incentive (2025-0966)
Renton, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $83/hr
1+ years expValley Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform various nuclear medicine exams under the direction of the Radiology Services team. The role involves independent judgment in the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and performing quality control and imaging procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Demonstrates proficiency in all nuclear medicine procedures, using initiative in special positioning needs of individual patients
Practices good radiation safety procedure pertaining to the preparation, handling, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals. (ALARA)
Performs Spectral CT exams that include IV and Oral contrast utilizing all screening and safety precautions
Facilities Cardiology PA's with stress test to include: setting up for the exam, hooking a patient up to a 12-lead EKG
Performs/maintains all department records pertaining to quality control, radiation monitoring and surveys, and radioactive materials handling
Orders radiopharmaceuticals according to both prescribed schedules, and on a stat basis
Operates all imaging and auxiliary equipment according to written procedures/protocols, demonstrating proficiency on all equipment
Reports/records all equipment problems promptly, and initiates service calls as necessary
Responsible for documenting pertinent clinical history and symptoms
Participates in the utilization and support of the PACS systems
Utilize computer systems to obtain lab values, enter exam charges, schedule patients, enter orders, access reports, etc
Assists in the writing and revision of procedures/protocols
Assists in evaluating and standardizing new procedures
Maintain a working knowledge of medications used in nuclear medicine
Responsible for the physiological monitoring and care of patients during nuclear medicine procedures
Maintain proficiency in starting IV lines and follows proper injection procedure
Takes on-call responsibility as scheduled and arrives within 30 minutes of notification
Maintains a positive relationship with physicians and their staff
Develop and maintain respectful relationships with all customers
Transports patients as necessary, utilizing appropriate safety resources
Provide documentation of personal credentials per department policy and maintain education record
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a program accredited by JCERT or the JRCNMT, or Registered with the NMTCB or with ARRT, or equivalent training, required
Current Nuclear Medicine CNMT and/or ARRT(N) Certification, required
Current WA State Radiologic Technologist Certification, required
Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, required
CT Technologist RT(CT) Certification Preferred or obtain Certification within 1 year of employment, required
Flexibility, adaptability and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change
Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population
Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all customers
Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept
Ability to communicate verbally and in written format in English
Demonstrates good decision-making skills and quick follow through on problem issues
Demonstrates the ability to provide for the educational needs of all areas of responsibility
Preferred
1 year of working in Nuclear Medicine, preferred
Radiology Technologist RT(R) Certification, preferred
Company
Valley Medical Center
Valley Medical Center is the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michele Forgues-Lackie MBA, FACHE, FACMPE, CHFP
SVP/CFO, UW Medicine's Valley Medical Center
Liz Nolan
SVP Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
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