Nuclear Medicine Tech - Radiology Services/Rad Techs

Nuclear Medicine Tech - Radiology Services/Rad TechsPortland, Oregonsalary: UnavailableHours per week: 40Shifts: 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday (no nights, weekends, or holidays)Duration: 52 WeeksJob Number: 1106Ghost RX is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with hands-on Lu-177 Pluvicto experience for a permanent, full-time assignment at the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, Oregon — a Complexity Level 1a VA facility serving veterans across Oregon and Southwest Washington, with a main medical center in Portland, satellite operations in Vancouver, WA, and 10 Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and trusted federal staffing partner, Ghost RX offers nuclear medicine professionals the rare combination of a predictable Monday–Friday day schedule — no nights, no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call — plus the deep professional satisfaction of caring for those who served.In this role, you will perform the full scope of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, with a strong emphasis on radioligand therapy (theranostics) including Lu-177 Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) infusions for veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). You will operate the site's Siemens SPECT/CT and Philips PET/CT systems for diagnostic fusion imaging, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, conduct daily quality control on cameras and instrumentation, and maintain strict compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), USP <825> , OSHA, and Joint Commission standards. Position start date is August.Portland, Oregon offers exceptional quality of life — easy access to the Pacific Coast, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, world-class food and coffee scenes, no state sales tax, and a vibrant medical community anchored by OHSU. Ghost RX provides end-to-end federal credentialing support, comprehensive benefits, paid federal holidays, paid time off, and a dedicated recruiter who walks you through every step of onboarding. If you are an ARRT(N)- or NMTCB-certified technologist with proven Lu-177 Pluvicto experience and a passion for advancing veteran care, we want to hear from you. Veterans and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply (VEVRAA-protected).Qualification and RequirementsHands-on experience administering Lu-177 Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) is requiredPosition start date: AugustSite equipment: Siemens SPECT/CT and Philips PET/CT — direct experience strongly preferredGraduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology programCurrent certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N))Active, unrestricted Oregon Board of Medical Imaging (OBMI) license in Nuclear Medicine (or ability to obtain prior to start)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart AssociationWorking knowledge of NRC, DOT, USP <825> , OSHA, and Joint Commission regulations governing radioactive materials and radiopharmaceuticalsExperience with additional theranostic agents (Ra-223 Xofigo, Y-90 TheraSphere, I-131) preferredNMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT) credential for fusion imaging strongly preferredPrior VA, IHS, DoD, or other federal healthcare experience strongly preferredProficiency with PACS and electronic health records; VA CPRS/VistA familiarity is a plusAbility to successfully pass federal credentialing, fingerprinting, and background investigationEligibility to work in the United States and clear E-Verify confirmationVeterans and protected veterans encouraged to apply in accordance with VEVRAAResponsibilitiesAdminister Lu-177 Pluvicto (lutetium-177 vipivotide tetraxetan) radioligand therapy to veterans with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, in coordination with the nuclear medicine physicianPrepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic proceduresOperate the site's Siemens SPECT/CT and Philips PET/CT systems to acquire diagnostic-quality nuclear medicine and fusion imagesPerform radiation safety monitoring and maintain records in compliance with NRC, DOT, USP <825> , OSHA, and Joint Commission regulationsConduct daily and periodic quality control on nuclear medicine equipment, gamma cameras, and radiopharmaceuticalsPosition patients and explain procedures clearly to ensure cooperation, comfort, and diagnostic successProcess, reconstruct, and archive nuclear medicine images in PACS for physician interpretationMaintain inventory, ordering, receipt, and proper handling of radioactive materials and sealed sourcesDocument all procedures accurately and timely in the VA electronic health recordCollaborate with nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists to optimize study protocols and patient care plansRecognize and respond to adverse reactions and provide active patient monitoring during proceduresMaintain compliance with all VA policies, HIPAA, and applicable federal regulations throughout the assignmentGhostRX, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you are unable to apply due to a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io or dialing 711 (TTY). This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60?1.4(a), 41 CFR 60?300.5(a), and 41 CFR 60?741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.