Nuclear Medicine Technologist Cardiac Nuclear Medicine

Company: Swedish Medical Center
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Washington-Edmonds Swedish Medical Center is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (1.0 FTE, Day Shift) to work in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine at Swedish Edmonds in Edmonds, WA. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs multiple Nuclear Medicine procedures on adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients as is indicated in department protocols as established by the Radiologist/Cardiologist/Radiation Oncologist. Produces diagnostic quality images for these procedures as prescribed by thesis procedures as described by department protocols. In this position you will: * Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment by applying as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principle nder the guidance of the Radiologists in observation of all Federal and State regulations * Maintain proficiency in operation of the Radiology information computer system to ensure timely procedures are performed and proper billing of patients occur. These systems include; Syngo, PACS, Pacsgear, Allscripts, EDM. * Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures as required in the radioactive license standards to ensure quality procedures are performed in all our patients. * Maintain and present all pertinent documentation for State and Federal inspections to demonstrate an effective and efficient Nuclear Medicine operation. Required qualifications for this position include: * Nuclear Medicine program approved for certification in Nuclear Medicine. * Washington State Certified Radiologic Technologist Nuclear Medicine license required. * Must be certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technologists Certification Board (NMTCB) or registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with advanced registry in Nuclear Medicine (N). * Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers required at time of hire from American Heart Association (AHA) or Military Training Network (MTN). Preferred qualifications for this position include: * 1 year Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience. About the Edmonds Campus. Swedish/Edmonds (formerly Stevens Hospital) has been providing sound and thoughtful care for patients in the greater Seattle area for more than 45 years. We pride ourselves in employing only the most qualified and caring professionals. We are not simply a hospital or a workplace. We are a family. We are a community. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the community through local, high-quality and compassionate health care services. On Sept. 1, 2010, Stevens joined the Swedish family and became Swedish/Edmonds to create an innovative, regional health-care delivery network that provides more local services, while giving residents greater access to the latest medical treatments and the comprehensive services of the Swedish system. The Swedish/Edmonds campus includes: 217 licensed beds 450+ of the most qualified physicians and specialists on medical staff 1,400+ staff including clinical and non-clinical personnel Full scope of medical and surgical services, including Level IV Trauma emergency medicine, diagnostic, treatment and support services Radiology Technologist Full-time

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