Job Description
Providence Health and Services seeks a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform advanced diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures in a patient-centered, mission-driven environment. You will operate imaging equipment, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, ensure radiation safety, and verify image quality for accurate diagnosis. The role includes mentoring technologists and students, collaborating with physicians and nurses, maintaining detailed records, supporting accreditation standards, and contributing to continuous quality improvement and compassionate care for diverse and vulnerable patient populations.
Responsibilities
- Perform complex nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures following established protocols.
- Prepare, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately.
- Operate and troubleshoot PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and related imaging equipment, ensuring optimal image quality.
- Maintain strict radiation safety standards for patients, staff, and self, adhering to ALARA principles.
- Document procedures, dosages, and findings accurately in the electronic health record and related systems.
- Collaborate closely with radiologists, physicians, nurses, and allied staff to coordinate patient care.
- Mentor and train junior technologists and students, supporting skill development and best practices.
- Perform and document daily, weekly, and periodic quality control on imaging equipment and hot lab.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements for nuclear medicine services.
- Contribute to process improvement, patient experience initiatives, and a culture aligned with Providence's mission and values.
Required Skills
- Nuclear medicine imaging
- Radiopharmaceutical preparation and handling
- Radiation safety and ALARA principles
- PET/CT and SPECT/CT operation
- Patient positioning and imaging protocols
- Quality control of imaging equipment
- Electronic health record documentation
- IV insertion and contrast administration
- Regulatory and accreditation compliance
- Emergency response in imaging suite
