Travel Nuclear Medicine Tech in Yakima, WA

Nuclear Medicine Tech
Location: Yakima, WA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location

Yakima, WA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (0800–1630) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures including thyroid cancer studies, lung scans, HIDA scans (with and without EF), scan and uptake, 3-phase bone scans, and whole body bone scans for primarily adult patients with occasional pediatric cases
• Operate unit-specific imaging equipment including Siemens Symbia EVO and GE Optima SPECT cameras within a 2-room nuclear medicine department averaging 4–10 patients per day
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals including I-131 and I-123 , perform SPECT CT imaging, and manage dose ordering through pharmacy systems
• Start and manage peripheral IVs and assist with stress tests as part of routine patient care
• Work independently or alongside another Nuclear Medicine Technologist depending on daily staffing needs
• May occasionally float to a nearby imaging location and may be asked to call in dose orders on Sunday evenings in preparation for Monday scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute care nuclear medicine experience required
• Active BLS certification required
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification required
• Washington State Nuclear Medicine license must be in hand or have verifiable proof of application submitted 6 or more weeks prior to start
• First-time travelers will only be considered with 5 or more years of experience
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR and Philips Vue PACS required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Siemens Symbia EVO, GE Optima SPECT, and Nutrec pharmacy systems
• Comfort working independently in a solo nuclear medicine technologist setting
• Experience with dose ordering workflows and radiopharmacy coordination
• Prior travel or multi-site imaging experience

Why Join Us

• Work within a Level III Trauma Center featuring a dedicated 2-room nuclear medicine department with a manageable and consistent patient volume
• Enjoy a stable daytime schedule with no on-call requirements and closure on major holidays and weekends