About this opportunity
Adventist Health Portland lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem, Day Shift opportunity in portland, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Adventist Health Portland has been caring for East Portland since 1893, growing alongside the community we serve. Today, more than 2,300 employees are dedicated to whole‑person care—mind, body and spirit—across our 302‑bed medical center, emergency department, and a network of clinics, urgent care, home care and hospice services. The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical‑center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.
Job Summary
Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment. Administers medical substances for imaging or other procedures. Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation. Coordinates patient flow and maintains procedure quality control.
Education and Work Experience
Diploma or certificate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Required in OR)
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine, or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Required in CA and OR)
Facility‑Specific License/Certifications
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or National Nuclear Med Tech (NMTCB) (Required)
Essential Functions
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. Administer intravenous injections in accordance with established procedures.
Perform screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
Document all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and conduct surveys in accordance with departmental procedures.
Obtain pertinent patient information and disseminate subsequent patient preparation instructions to patient care areas.
Elevate questions, problems, and significant challenges to more senior staff for direction or subject‑matter expertise.
Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and well‑being of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E‑Verify. Visit for more information about E‑Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E‑Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
About Us
Adventist Health is a faith‑based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope.
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Worksite address
portland, OR, 97204, US
Who can apply
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