Nuclear medicine technologist job description

US-OR-Portland

Type: Regular Full-Time
Holladay Park campus

Overview

Innovative research paves the way for improved patient outcomes. You can be a part of the research that's driving new treatments and procedures at Legacy.

In your role, you will provide care for animals, including enrichment, training, facility cleanliness, health checks and administration of medication ensuring compliance with regulations and interal procedures. If you're ready to grow your skills and share in the Legacy mission of making life better for others, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

Legacy Research Institute , one of the nation's largest private, nonprofit research organizations, is committed to research that brings the latest treatment technologies to our patients and community.

Responsibilities

The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) is service-oriented department which is responsible for the care and well-being of multiple species of research animals.

Technicians are responsible for the health and welfare of research animals, maintenance of a clean and safe facility, and provision of technical support when requested by the research staff. The DCM staff works together to provide excellent care for the animals; maintain compliance with all regulations, internal policies, and standard operating procedures; and ensure adherence to the high standards required for continued AAALAC accreditation.

The Level II Technician's primary responsibilities include all aspects of animal care including husbandry, enrichment, training, facility cleanliness and maintenance, cage and cage component processing, health checks, and administration of medication.

Level II technical duties may also include anesthesia administration and monitoring, patient surgical preparation, sample collection, and other project support procedures. Level II technicians assist with or perform administrative tasks such as inventory control, stock rotation, and other duties as assigned by the Director or Supervisor.

Requires flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science or a Certified Veterinary Technician is preferred. A High School diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

A minimum of three years of animal technical experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Proficient in animal handling and restraint with a variety of species.

Experience with surgery and anesthesia in a veterinary clinic or research setting.

Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.

Excellent observational skills.

Ability to maintain accurate and thorough records.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to perform a variety of physical functions including frequent squatting, twisting, reaching, and bending.

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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Founded in 1921, Straub Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region's only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

Our nuclear medicine technologists perform studies and tests using radioactive isotopes, employing one of the most advanced diagnostic technologies available today. These studies include imaging of the thyroid, heart, lung, bone, live and kidney, as well as tumors, infection and other problems. Nuclear Medicine techniques also help to diagnose and treat patients for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer, and palliation of bone pain.

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will help to ensure that the Imaging Services at Straub provide quality diagnostic services and care for patients and their families, specifically by performing nuclear medicine procedures. We are looking for someone with excellent patient care skills, an appreciation for technical procedure and protocol and a commitment to our vision of delivering the highest quality health care to Hawai'i's people.

_*Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Vaccination Mandate, all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.*_
**Work Schedule:** Rotating - 8 Hours

**Work Type:** Full Time Temporary

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: Non-Bargaining

**Exempt:** No

**Minimum Qualifications:** Successful completion of nuclear medicine technologist training program. Current Hawai'i State Nuclear Medicine Technologist license. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR card.

**Preferred Qualifications:** One (1) year clinical nuclear medicine technologist experience.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

**Position** Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

**Category** Imaging

**Employment Type** Employee

**Location** Straub Medical Center, Honolulu, HI

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

OR ARRT - Radiography - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN

5 years basic clinical and practical experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

General knowledge of diagnostic nuclear medicine principles, procedures, views, and equipment, including some experience responding to traumas and various hospital emergencies.

Capable of performing routine nuclear medicine examinations as well as a basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook) and related information systems (Radiology (RIS), laboratory (LIS), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and picture archive and communication system (PACS).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient's protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

License/Certifications:

ARRT - Radiography - American Register of Radiologic Technologists, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, NMT-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Education:

Vocational/Technical/Trade Certificate: Radiologic Technology (Required)

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

1

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Schedule/Shift: Per Diem/Casual/ Days