Nuclear Medicine Tech
At Santiam Hospital & Clinics, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to employee growth and well-being. As part of our team, you’ll have access to cutting-edge medical technology, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Join us at Santiam Hospital & Clinics, where your skills and compassion will be appreciated, and together, we can make a positive impact on the health and lives of our community.
With 11 clinics offering 8 specialties, you’ll be part of a diverse and dynamic healthcare community. We’re proud to have been named the 2024 Best Place to Have a Baby, Best Hospital as well as receiving accolades for our Surgery Center and Women’s Clinic, reflecting our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care for our patients.
Job Requirements
- Promptly and competently perform nuclear medicine studies, as ordered by Hospital Medical Staff, according to established standards and guidelines
- Promptly and competently perform radiologic procedures, as ordered by Hospital Medical Staff, in the Diagnostic Imaging Department, the Emergency Department, Surgery and Hospital inpatient areas, according to established standards and guidelines.
- Legibly complete applicable documentation related to nuclear medicine studies, and promptly send such documentation with study images to Hospital radiologist for interpretation.
- Inform, in a timely manner, Hospital radiologists of completed nuclear medicine studies
- Promptly send nuclear medicine study images to the Department picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)
- Transmit nuclear medicine study images to contracted teleradiology services as indicated
- Read nuclear medicine study reports to ordering Medical Staff as is requested
- Provide assistance with Department paperwork and clerical tasks when such assistance is needed
- Remain willing to work at times and locations as assigned by Diagnostic Imaging Director
- Patient Care:
- Ensure patient safety and well-being at all times
- Transport patients to and from the nuclear medicine area when appropriate
- Thoroughly and accurately explain nuclear medicine study purposes, protocol, and expectations to patients
- Assist with patient undressing and dressing as indicated
- Consistently use proper radiation safety and provide proper radiation protection for patients and others
- Elicit and record applicable patient medical history as is indicated
- Ensure that radionuclide isotopes for each nuclear medicine study are correct and are administered properly and safely.
- Respond to Code blue as is appropriate
- Remain alert for potential dangers to patients and Hospital staff.
