Job Description
Providence Health and Services is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide high-quality diagnostic imaging for diverse patient populations. In this per diem role, you will perform nuclear medicine procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate imaging equipment, and follow strict radiation safety and infection-control protocols. You'll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams, ensure accurate documentation, and support a mission-driven, patient-centered environment that prioritizes compassion, respect, and care for vulnerable communities.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures according to physician orders and protocols
- Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals safely and accurately
- Operate PET/CT, SPECT, and related imaging equipment and troubleshoot basic issues
- Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety and infection-control standards
- Assess, position, and monitor patients to ensure comfort and safety during exams
- Process images, verify quality, and submit studies to PACS for interpretation
- Document procedures, doses, and patient information accurately in clinical systems
- Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Maintain equipment quality control records and assist with regulatory compliance
- Support Providence's mission by delivering compassionate, respectful care to all patients
Required Skills
- Nuclear medicine imaging
- Radiopharmaceutical preparation
- Radiation safety
- PET/CT and SPECT operation
- Patient positioning and care
- Image processing and PACSIV injection and venipuncture
- Quality control procedures
- Exam documentation and reporting
- Infection control protocols
