Nuclear Medicine Research Technologist

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Actively involved in cancer research imaging; assists with trial design, statistical support, and analysis of research from cancer clinical research involving imaging; uses independent judgment to accomplish the efficient completion of prescribed procedures utilizing good patient care and proper radiation protection standards; prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals according to protocol; maintains accounting of active protocols; trains and oversees research protocols across all modalities and works with Imaging department leadership to ensure the best in patient care for research protocols.

Reviews all research protocols to determine if imaging/tumor measurements are part of the trial. Implements and tracks protocols and trains all Imaging technologists in translational protocols, as needed.
• Assists the on site physicians in devising and refining new clinical procedures and collaborates with radiologists across all sections to maintain standardization in work flow and protocol development.
• Completes site survey forms. This includes but not limited to type of equipment for each modality being utilized, technologists contact information, on-site digital storage, preference for data transfer, and the imaging protocol specifics.
• Assists in directing imaging support for clinical trials, including research at Fred Hutch and participates in all related cross-organizational meetings (ex. CTI, HSRAC, site initiation visits, etc.)
• Assists UW/Fred Hutch physicians and research coordinators in trial design, statistical support, and analysis of results from clinical cancer imaging research.
• Maintains database for Fred Hutch research studies. Assists in obtaining phantom data or de-identified scans if required by the study sponsor.
• Coordinates the scheduling of research exams; organizes, plans, and directs activities relating to patients and procedures and coordinates with other areas as needed.

Required:

• Bachelor degree that provides you the eligibility to attain Nuclear Medicine certification or licensure.
• Washington State Radiologic Technologist Certification (Nuclear Medicine)
• Meets one of the following:

• • A. ARRT(N) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Nuclear Medicine) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) registered or equivalent state license for nuclear medicine technology

  • B. Completion of a training program in nuclear medicine that must include training in the basic and medical sciences as they apply to nuclear medicine technology and practical experience in performing nuclear medicine procedures

• ARRT (CT) certification or will acquire within 12 months of employment or NMTCB (CT) certification or will acquire with 12 months of employment.

• Current BLS AHA Health Provider Card (or equivalent course, such as by the American Red Cross), and renewal required every two years.

• Three years of technologist experience, one year of lead/supervisory experience required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• Thorough knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and research study design and analysis.
• Works well with team members toward a common purpose; reinforces the efforts and goals of the work group; supports the team's decisions regardless of individual viewpoint.
• Demonstrates good customer relations skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility in schedules and assignments in order to meet the needs of the department.
• Utilizes, maintains, and allocates equipment and supplies in a cost effective manner. Improves productivity through proper time management.
• Seeks feedback from customers and team members in order to identify and improve processes and outcomes.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in response to unexpected changes in work volumes or staffing needs (i.e., may include overtime, flexing, rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and call).

Preferred:

• Master's degree in Clinical Research
• A NMTCB (PET) Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• CPI experience including: LEAN or Six Sigma

The hourly pay range for this position is from $70.10 to $116.82 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).