Nuclear Medicine PET-CT Technologist
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center - Seattle, WA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Manages electronic data, processes information for interpretation, reviews exam for proper positioning, technique, identification, and records required information
- Transfers images to PACS and verifies the action, reviews the case, patient medical history, protocol, and prior images using clinical judgement
- Instructs radiology students and/or new staff according to clinical and department requirements; assists in the orientation of department and hospital personnel with emphasis on radiation safety
- Performs visual maintenance and quality controls checks, records and reports results to appropriate personnel, identifies problems and communicates them to immediate supervisor
- Responsible for ensuring an adequate inventory of supplies, linens, and accessories
- Coordinates and schedules examination
- Initiates intravenous access for the administration of contrast and/or radio pharmaceutical isotopes; accesses patency; understands emergency procedures in the event of extravasations and/or allergic response
Requirements
- Degree or program that provides eligibility to attain certification or licensure
- Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification (Nuclear Medicine)
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB registered or equivalent state license for nuclear medicine technology
- Completion of a training program in nuclear medicine that includes training in the basic and medical sciences and practical experience in performing nuclear medicine procedures
- Obtained ARRT CT certification or will acquire within 12 months of employment or CT certified NMTCB registered certification or will acquire within 12 months of employment
- Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course), renewal required every two years
- Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
- Ability to work independently, organize, and prioritize concurrent responsibilities and demands
- Ability to assess patients' conditions and request assistance when necessary
- Ability to assist in the movement of patient to and from wheelchairs, carts and radiographic tables.
Nice-to-haves
- A NMTCB (PET) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
- 3 years of nuclear medicine PET-CT preferred
- Proficient in email and word processing systems
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Benefits
- medical/vision
- dental
- flexible spending accounts
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- retirement
- family life support
- employee assistance program
- onsite health clinic
- tuition reimbursement
- paid vacation (12-22 days per year)
- paid sick leave (12-25 days per year)
- paid holidays (13 days per year)
- paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks)
- partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months)
