Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 40 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health

$81K — $82K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited institution
  • 1-3 years of hands-on experience in Nuclear Medicine
  • ARRT, NMTCB, or IDPH certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required
  • Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification required
  • Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter certification required
  • Basic Life Support certification required

Responsibilities

  • Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously for disease detection and treatment
  • Utilize gamma cameras or PETCT to create medical imaging
  • Measure and record radiation dosages as per physician's orders
  • Process cardiac studies through computer systems
  • Conduct quality control checks on imaging equipment
  • Maintain precise procedural records for all tasks
  • Calibrate and maintain radioisotope and lab equipment

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Matching retirement programs
  • Health, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee discounts for various services
  • Employer-paid Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Discounted cafeteria meals
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Service Recognition program
  • Voluntary insurance plans available
Full Job Description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $39.37 per hour

Job Details:

$20,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidate!

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Job Description:

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Operate Nuclear Medicine and PETCT equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills.

What you will do

  • Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
  • Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a gamma camera or PETCT to produce photographic or computer-generated images.
  • Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
  • Process cardiac and other function studies, using computer.
  • Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and Nuclear Medicine & PETCT imaging equipment.
  • Maintain detailed procedure records
  • Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
  • Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
  • Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Required
  • 1-3 years Training/experience in Nuclear Medicine. Required
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Required or
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Med Tech Certification Board (NMTCB) (United States of America) Required or
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologist Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America) Required
  • Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required
  • Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

May be required to work/float to more than one work location.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

  • Competitive base pay

  • Matching retirement programs

  • Health, Dental and Vision plans

  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

  • Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Education Assistance Program

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Employee Referral Bonus Program

  • Discounted cafeteria meals

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Employee Service Recognition program  

  • Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

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