PET Technologist - PER DIEM

Company Description

About Valley Medical Center & Clinics

Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County. Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton. As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care. Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Facility Manager and the Medical Director, performs PET / CT exams at a technical level requiring limited or no supervision. Performs a variety of procedures that requires independent judgement for the preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality control, and diagnostic imaging procedures as well as performing CT procedures.

Qualifications

Prerequisites

1. Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program with advanced training in PET as well as ARRT with advanced training in CT.
2. NMTCB or ARRT(N) registry-eligible in Nuclear Medicine Technology. 
3. Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers. (Current employees as of 9/1/16 have until 9/1/17 to obtain AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers.)

General Qualifications

1. Flexibility, adaptability and the balance to keep organized and positive in a climate of constant change.
2. Demonstrates professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
3. Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with all customers.
4. Demonstrates the ability to maintain and convey a positive team concept.
5. Ability to communicate verbally and in written format in English.
6. Demonstrates good decision making skills and quick follow through on problem issues.
7. Demonstrates the ability to provide for the educational needs of all areas of responsibility.
8. Neat and well groomed in appearance.

Additional Information

Build your future with Valley Medical Center & Clinics! Join a team that values its people and offers excellent benefits and opportunities to grow.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs. 

We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.

• Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.