Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.

• Prepares equipment for imaging tests, based on physicians’ orders and in adherence to department safeguards and protocols to ensure quality results. Calibrates cameras and equipment in accordance with internal protocols; selects filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques to ensure high quality images.Verifies proper operation of equipment prior to use; checks radiation-monitoring devices and advises appropriate parties if problems are identified.Utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to ensure that results are consistent.Ensures that sufficient supplies are on hand to perform procedures.Cleans equipment after each use.
• Prepares patient and performs nuclear medicine procedures. Explains procedures to patients and responds to questions; regularly performs basic functions in regard to patient care; responds to emergency situations consistent with scope of authority.Administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients; utilizes equipment/accessories and employs techniques/procedures to protect the patient, self and others from unnecessary radiation.Performs nuclear medicine procedures; uses appropriate camera and nuclear medicine computers in accordance with internal protocols to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements. Logs patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.Maintains accurate patient records by documenting the patient chart with pertinent information.
• Disposes of and stores radioactive materials as required by law. Stores radioactive materials/waste in appropriately labeled and shielded containers.Removes radioactive and waste materials from exam rooms to proper storage or disposal location.Surveys waste leaving the “hot” lab for radiation levels in excess of established standards.
• Performs incidental general office duties to include; answering phone; scheduling; filing; maintaining patient records; ordering supplies. Participates in the ordering and inventorying of equipment and supplies.
• Lead Job Duties: Monitors and adjusts patient flow to minimize wait-time; identifies excessive volumes and makes arrangements for increased staff.Serves as a resource to staff on the protocols of the equipment and responsible for the maintenance of such equipment.Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to new or lower-level employees; prepares work schedules and reviews work to ensure it meets quality and productivity standards; educates staff on magnet safety and practice; identifies training needs and advises higher-level authority.Monitors individual staff performance and provides feedback to higher-level authority; coaches employees on procedures and protocols; may provide input into formal employee performance evaluations.Maintains level of supplies and orders supplies as needed; and/or May be appointed to the role of Radiation Safety Officer as described in the RSO Delegation of Authority documentation.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Other Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, upon hire or
• Bachelors Other Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program, upon hire and
• Lead: One year of work experience in the senior level of the job family, or any combination of experience or education thatwould demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Medical Radiographer: WA, upon hire and
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, upon hire or
• Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, upon hire