Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Good Shepherd Health Care System
Location: Hermiston
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Compensation Range: $39.22 - $60.44 per hour
Signing Bonus Available Schedule: Fulltime, Weekdays, 40
hours/week, Days Join Our Growing Team at Good Shepherd Health Care
System At Good Shepherd Health Care System , we put "Patients
First. Always." We are committed to bringing state-of-the-art care
closer to home and providing exceptional care to our community. Why
Choose Good Shepherd? Independent & Financially Stable organization
Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare
premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their
families. State-of-the-Art Facilities & Services Supportive
Administration & Culture Thriving, Growing Region supporting
outdoor lifestyle & adventure. Good Shepherd Health Care System
remains one of the largest employers in the area and plays a
pivotal role in the region's continued growth. DEFINITION OF
POSITION: Provides health care services applying radionuclides to
assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine
procedures, and related techniques producing images for the
interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner.
Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and
maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides
appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions
essential for successful completion of the procedure.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures:
Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring
information is documented and available for use by a licensed
practitioner. Prepares patient for procedures; provides
instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and
minimize anxiety. Selects and operates radiation detection, imaging
and/or associated equipment to successfully perform procedures.
Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic area
of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. Immobilizes
patients as required for appropriate examination. Prepares,
calculates, identifies and/or administers radiopharmaceutical
and/or medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper
identification is recorded. Verifies informed consent for, and
assists a licensed practitioner with, interventional procedures.
Practices aseptic techniques as necessary. Assumes responsibility
for provision of physical and emotional needs of patients during
procedures. Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
Maintains knowledge of and observes Universal precautions. Assists
in maintaining records, respecting confidentiality, and established
policy. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report
equipment malfunction. Provides input for equipment purchase and
supply decisions. Provides practical instruction for students
and/or other health care professionals. Participates in the
department's quality assessment and improvement plan. May be
responsible for specific quality control duties in the assigned
area. May be responsible for control of inventory and purchase of
supplies for the assigned area. Understands and applies patient
relations skills. Pursues the appropriate continuing education
needed to maintain license or certification. Accomplishes other
duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of formal Radiologic
Technology accredited program. Certification by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists in radiography, or equivalent.
Licensed in the State of Oregon as Radiologic Technologist/Nuclear
Medicine Technologist. Graduate of Committee on Allied Health
Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical
imaging or equivalent. Certification by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists in nuclear medicine, or the Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board, or the American Society of
Clinical Pathologists or equivalent. Bilingual in English & Spanish
preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
Keywords: Good Shepherd Health Care System, Kennewick , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Hermiston, Washington
