HI - Nuclear Med Tech - Waimea

Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital is a 35-bed rural acute care hospital located in Waimea (Kamuela) on Hawai‘i Island. Our team of more than 300 employees and a dozen physicians provides high-quality care to the community through our main hospital and outpatient clinics located across Waimea.

As an affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems, we are part of a statewide network of over 9,000 employees and more than 1,400 physicians. Together, we are committed to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians and all people of Hawai‘i—fulfilling the vision of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV.

Position Highlights

This role offers a unique opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist seeking an independent practice environment with strong support from within the health system.

• Single-tech site that allows for independent work while maintaining access to system-wide resources and expertise.
• Monday–Friday, day shift schedule with no weekends, holidays, or call requirements .
• Suitable for both new graduates and experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists .
• Opportunity to work in a rural community hospital and be part of a close-knit team serving the Big Island community.

Job Summary

• Prepares patients for Nuclear Medicine studies and performs high-quality diagnostic scans in accordance with established standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots equipment; reports issues as needed.
• Ensures the cleanliness and organization of the work area; provides coverage as needed.
• Participates in teaching and instructional activities.
• May care for patients of all ages, requiring the ability to respond appropriately to varying developmental and clinical needs.

Typical Physical Demands

• Essential: standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs; pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs; repetitive wrist/arm movement.
• Occasional: kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching at various levels.
• Operates dose calibrator, gamma camera, survey meters, well counter, thyroid uptake probe, computer, copier, fax, and phone.

Typical Working Conditions

• Minimal exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, chemicals, radioactive materials, and radiation.
• Required PPE includes OR gowns, masks, gloves, and leaded protective equipment.
• Note: This position does not require on-call, weekend, or holiday work.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Certification & Licensure

• Current Hawai‘i license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Current BLS/HCP certification.

Experience

• One (1) year of Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nuclear medicine physics, radiopharmaceutical administration, safety protocols, equipment operation, and communication with radiologists/physicians.
• Strong critical thinking and communication skills.