Oregon Health & Science University · 1 day ago
Nuclear Med Technologist/CT Hybrid
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50/hr - $69/hr
1+ years expOregon Health & Science University is a leading academic health center, and they are seeking a Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. The role involves working with patients of all ages and utilizing advanced imaging technologies to provide high-quality patient care.
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Responsibilities
Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
Prepares various diagnostic and therapeutic isotopes for patient administration
Utilizes applications of Planar, In-vitro, SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography), SPECT/CT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computerized Tomography), and PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computerized Tomography) to optimize each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient
Assists the physician in invasive and/or specialized procedures, such as a therapy, sentinel node injection/localization, brain shunts as directed
Provides quality Planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and In-Vitro applications to acquire images or in-vitro testing, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment
Evaluates normal/abnormal anatomy and any related abnormalities or artifacts for presentation to Radiologist using knowledge and principals of nuclear medicine, Gamma Camera planar, SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT physics
Recognizes and reports significant situations relating to patient care
Participates in research protocols under the supervision of physicians and supervisor
Provides quality multi-slice computed CT applications to acquire exams with accuracy and efficiency, using optimal skills and knowledge of equipment
Documents and demonstrates knowledge and skill to evaluate normal /abnormal anatomy and any related pathologies for presentation to the Radiologist
Demonstrates knowledge and skill in CT physics
Exercises responsible judgment in recognizing and reporting significant situations relating to patient care
Prepares and instructs the patient for the diagnostic study using age appropriate communication skills
Optimizes each image during the examination to obtain the highest quality study with the least discomfort to the patient
Must be able to perform all ranges of exams after completion of technical competencies
Continues to stay current in regards to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades
Verifies complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers
Verifies and initials orders in patient chart
Responsible for correctly identify patients by complying with Imaging dept. Patient Identification Policy
Labels images completely with patient demographics, position or other required documentation
Follows through with all aspects of scanning duties in order to provide efficient and timely completion of examinations with correct data entry, begin and complete with correct billing and verification that images are in PACS
Technologists prescreen all patients for sensitivity to medication materials
Implements the correct types of contrast and injection factors on a case-by-case basis
Films or burns a CD of selected images on hard copy in a manner, which best illustrates anatomy and pathology specific to each individual examination
Other Duties As Assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB, and ARRT (CT) registered or eligible and be credentialed within 12 months of hire
Student applicants must be registry eligible upon hire, and successfully obtain the ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registry within 6 months and successfully obtain the ARRT (CT) registry within 12 months of hire and licensed by the Oregon Board of Medical Imaging
Must have current approved CPR card
Will consider qualified new graduate students that meet the education requirements
Must have good judgment, decision-making, and communication skills
Preferred
Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine and CT training program
Be qualified to sit for the ARRT (CT) exam
1 Year of previous hospital experience
Company
Oregon Health & Science University
OHSU is a health and research university provides patient care, research, education of the next generation of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
U.S. Small Business AdministrationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesHyundai Hope On Wheels
2024-09-25Grant
2022-11-21Grant· $4.7M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Tarek Salaway
Chief Executive Officer, OHSU Health
Lawrence Furnstahl
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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