Nuclear Medicine Technologist Job at Good Shepherd Health Care System, Hermiston, OR

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  • Good Shepherd Health Care System
  • Hermiston, OR

Job Description

Compensation Range: $39.22 - $60.44 per hour

Signing Bonus Available

Schedule: Fulltime, Weekdays, 40 hours/week, Days

Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care System

At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community.

Why Choose Good Shepherd?

  • Independent & Financially Stable organization
  • Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services
  • Supportive Administration & Culture
  • Thriving, Growing Region supporting outdoor lifestyle & adventure.

Good Shepherd Health Care System remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a pivotal role in the region's continued growth.

DEFINITION OF POSITION: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures:
  • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.
  • Prepares patient for procedures; provides instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
  • Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
  • Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
  • Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
  • Prepares, calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
  • Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
  • Verifies informed consent for, and assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
  • Practices aseptic techniques as necessary.
  • Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during procedures.
  • Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
  • Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions.
  • Assists in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established policy.
  • Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
  • Provides input for equipment purchase and supply decisions.
  • Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
  • Participates in the department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned area.
  • May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of supplies for the assigned area.
  • Understands and applies patient relations skills.
  • Pursues the appropriate continuing education needed to maintain license or certification.
  • Accomplishes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Completion of formal Radiologic Technology accredited program.
  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, or equivalent.
  • Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
  • Graduate of Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or equivalent.
  • Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine, or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent.
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred.
  • Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Weekday work,

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