Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System, we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

• Independent & Financially Stable organization
• Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
• Supportive Administration & Culture
• Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

Signing Bonus Available $10,000K Sign-on Bonus

Compensation Range: $42.00 - $70.33 per hour (Step Scale 1 - 20)

Schedule: Fulltime, Weekdays, 40 hours/week, Days

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures:
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
• Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
• May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
• Understands and applies patient relations skills.
• Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of formal Radiologic Technology accredited program.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, or equivalent.
• Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Graduate of Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or equivalent.
• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse population.