Job Description

and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Radiologist at Virginia Mason Medical Center, you’ll be joining a collaborative team within an organization renowned for clinical excellence and innovation. We take great pride in our diagnostic radiology residency program, and are passionate about supporting the next generation of radiologists. A willingness to interpret studies in one or more additional modalities—especially ultrasound or body imaging—based on your own training and professional interests is required.

Every day you will engage in a team-based approach to provide comprehensive screening, diagnostic, and therapeutic services, participating actively in multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards. You will work closely with medical oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and pathologists, enhancing patient care through interdepartmental collaboration. Additionally you will leverage opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation through the Virginia Mason Production System, ensuring exceptional safety and patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you must be a board-certified or board-eligible Nuclear Medicine Radiologist with demonstrated expertise in cardiac, neurological, and skeletal imaging, utilizing both standard and hybrid techniques. You must also demonstrate a deep commitment to patient-centered care, resident education, and have the capacity to thrive within a collegial and supportive environment.

• Full time (0.8 - 0.9 FTE) position, based at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA
• No overnight in-house call requirement, occasional weekend call.
• Potential for remote work one day per week if interpreting body imaging or ultrasound studies.
• Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health/retirement benefits, generous vacation time, and annual CME allowance.
• Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a 501(c)(3) organization, qualifying our physicians for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Job Requirements

• Interpret studies in one or more additional modalities based on individual training and preference. Ultrasound or Body Imaging preferred
• Clinical education and mentorship of diagnostic radiology residents
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
• Nuclear Medicine fellowship or Diagnostic Radiology/Nuclear Medicine residency completed at an ACGME accredited facility
• Board certification or board eligible in Nuclear Radiology from the American Board of Radiology
• Active Washington State medical license, or eligible for licensure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals

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Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.