Nuclear Medicine Technologist/CT Hybrid

Department Overview

The Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures that utilize a variety of equipment for use in diagnosis and treatment of patient disease. Nuclear Medicine Technologists work with infant, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

 

Flex position: This position does not have guaranteed hours or schedule.

Function/Duties of Position

Nuclear Medicine:

• Performs all phases of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to imaging bone, liver, kidney, brain, infection, and tumor localization and pharmacologic / stress exercise myocardial perfusion. 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. 

CT Imaging:

• 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 regard to new CT technology hardware and software upgrades.

Documentation:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Positions within person patient care: BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first 

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Details

This position works in a busy environment with frequent interruptions, multiple demands and continuous interaction with patients and other medical professionals. It requires being exposed to chemical solutions, and human tissue/fluids.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu