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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Astoria, ORJob$45.11–68.53/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$45.11–68.53/hr
Location
Astoria, OR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Certification As A Nuclear Medical Technologist By NMTCBARRT Radiography CredentialLicensed As Nuclear Medical Technologist By Oregon Board Of Medical ImagingBLS

Job overview

Columbia Memorial Hospital is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist coordinates all activities of the Nuclear Medicine Department. This role involves preparing, administering, and imaging radioactive isotopes for diagnostic studies using various imaging and detecting equipment.

Key focus areas include Coordinate all activities of the Nuclear Medicine Department, Prepare radioactive isotopes for diagnostic studies, and Administer radioactive isotopes for diagnostic studies.

Successful candidates bring National Certification Nuclear Medical Technologist, ARRT Radiography Credential, and Oregon Board Nuclear Medical Technologist License. Important skills include Perform Quality Control, Radiation Surveys, Equipment Calibration, Radioactive Waste Disposal, Verbally Interact With Staff, Patients, And Public, and Manual Dexterity Of Hands/Fingers For Writing And Computer Input. Preferred (not required): Organizational Abilities, Interpersonal Skills, and Communication Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Perform Quality ControlRadiation SurveysEquipment CalibrationRadioactive Waste DisposalVerbally Interact With Staff, Patients, and PublicManual Dexterity of Hands/Fingers for Writing and Computer InputOrganizational AbilitiesInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Qualifications

National Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by NMTCBARRT Radiography CredentialLicensed as Nuclear Medical Technologist by Oregon Board of Medical ImagingBLSGraduation From an Accredited JRCERT School of Radiologic TechnologyHearing Within Normal Limits With or Without Use of Corrective Hearing Devices2 Years Experience as a Practicing Technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Full job description

SEIU Pay Range: $45.11 to $68.53 Dependent on Experience

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist coordinates all activities of the Nuclear Medicine Department. Prepares, administers, and images radioactive isotopes for diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of imaging and detecting equipment.

Job Requirements Knowledge of/Skill/Ability to: Perform quality control, radiation surveys, equipment calibration and radioactive waste disposal according to set standards and practices.

License/Certification:

  • National Certification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist by NMTCB

  • ARRT Radiography Credential

  • Licensed as Nuclear Medical Technologist by Oregon Board of Medical Imaging

  • BLS upon hire and kept current

Education and/or Experience: Graduation from an accredited JRCERT School of Radiologic Technology. Two (2) years experience as a practicing technologist in Nuclear Medicine preferred. Strong organizational abilities, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Conditions / ADA Compliance: Occupational exposure to some electrical and radiant hazards. Works with radioactive isotopes, film processing chemicals. Safety materials are provided for hazardous materials. Lifting up to 100 pounds, assisting patients, pushing/pulling, and reaching. Must be able for verbally interact with staff, patients, and public. Must have manual dexterity of hands/fingers for writing and computer input. Hearing must be within normal limits with or without use of corrective hearing devices.

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