Nuclear Med Technologist/CT Hybrid

Overview

The Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures that utilize a variety of equipment for use in diagnosis and treatment of patient disease. Nuclear Medicine Technologists work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Function/Duties of Position

Nuclear Medicine:

• Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion. Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration.
• Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/ localization, brain shunts as directed. Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment. Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics.
• Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care. Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor.

CT Imaging:

• Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment.
• Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics.
• Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care.
• Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills.
• Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient.
• Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies. Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB, and ARRT (CT) registered or eligible and be credentialed within 12 months of hire. Student applicants must be registry eligible upon hire, and successfully obtain the ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registry within 6 months and successfully obtain the ARRT (CT) registry within 12 months of hire and licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging. Must have current approved CPR card.Will consider qualified new graduate students that meet the education requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year of previous hospital experience.
• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine and CT training program. Be qualified to sit for the ARRT (CT) exam.

Additional Details

This is a fulltime position. Employee may be required to work overtime. This position is eligible for medical and other benefits. This position works in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, multiple demands and continuous interaction with patients and other medical professionals. It requires being exposed to chemical solutions, and human tissue/fluids.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
  
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
  
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
  
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
  
• 8 paid holidays per year
  
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
  
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  

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