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Job description
$57.31-$80.90/hr
Up to $168,000 annually based on experience
Hiring Bonus May Be Available
Relocation Assistance May Be Available
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
No commute traffic
Description
Adventure outside. Purpose Inside.
Job Description
PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. Join an experienced imaging team in a supportive rural hospital environment. You'll have the opportunity to work independently while collaborating closely with radiologists, physicians, and fellow imaging professionals.
Unlike many larger metro facilities, this role allows you to practice the full scope of Nuclear Medicine, including generator elution, radiopharmaceutical preparation, quality control, image acquisition, and patient care.
Candidates with experience in an additional imaging modality are highly encouraged to apply.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Ketchikan, AK
$57.31-$80.90/hr
Up to $168,000 annually based on experience
Hiring Bonus May Be Available
Relocation Assistance May Be Available
Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
No nights, no weekends, no call
No commute traffic
Why You’ll Love This Role
Monday-Friday day shift—enjoy predictable hours with your evenings and weekends free.
Comprehensive Benefits including low cost medical/dental/vision coverage; generous paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions, and more.
Work alongside a collaborative imaging team that values your expertise and autonomy.
Perform a diverse mix of Nuclear Medicine procedures in a patient-focused environment where quality always comes first.
Enjoy the stability of a full-time position with comprehensive benefits, retirement, and generous paid time off.
Experience Alaska’s unmatched natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure—all without sacrificing work‑life balance.
Build lasting relationships with patients, clinicians, and teammates in a close-knit community where your contributions truly matter.
Why You’ll Love Living Here
Discover what it's like to live where breathtaking scenery is simply part of everyday life. Located along Alaska's stunning Inside Passage, Ketchikan offers world-class fishing, abundant wildlife, lush rainforests, and a welcoming coastal community unlike anywhere else. Here, every season brings a new adventure and every day offers a reminder of why you chose Alaska.
Imagine ending your workday with mountain views, ocean breezes, and bald eagles soaring overhead. In Ketchikan, extraordinary isn't the exception--it's everyday life.
Who Thrives Here
Nuclear Medicine Technologists open to those seeking a lifestyle change or a new adventure.
Ideal for professionals who appreciate outdoor recreation and a close-knit community.
Individuals who enjoy small-town living, where you know your patients and your neighbors.
Technologists with experience in another imaging modality—or an interest in cross‑training and broadening their skill set—will thrive in this dynamic, hands‑on role.
Those seeking a long‑term role in a community where your work truly matters.
Why Our Technologists Stay
Autonomy and independence
Strong work‑life balance with a weekday schedule
Broad scope of practice
Close relationships with patients and providers
Opportunity to make a visible impact in the community
Supportive team culture
What you’ll do
Perform all routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures by integrating medical knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and accurate diagnostic information.
Operate computer and nuclear medicine equipment for data acquisition, reconstruction, and documentation of images and performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal quality images.
Prepares, calibrates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol.
Maintain records of receipt, dispensing, and disposal of radioactive materials. Maintain records of equipment quality control, radiation monitoring, and surveys.
Performs other patient care activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned consistent with caregiver’s scope of practice, training, experience, and license/certification/registration.
Performs other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
Accredited Program Required: Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year prior experience preferred
Demonstrated venipuncture competency
Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (CNMT or ARRT-N are acceptable).
Basic Life Support
Food Handler’s Card
Some opportunities change your career. Others change your life. This one just might do both.
Working Conditions:
Physical duties include frequent movement, patient care activities, and handling equipment up to 30 lbs. Exposure to biohazard, bodily fluids and airborne contaminants. Requires effective communication, vision, and hearing (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
EEO Affimative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
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Worksite address
ketchikan, AK, 99901, US
Who can apply
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