Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Med Tech to join our team in Beloit, WI. The position features a 1st shift, 8-hour days between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, with a 40-hour workweek and eligible benefits.

A sign-on bonus is offered for qualified candidates. Essential duties include performing in vivo and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, operating protection and imaging equipment, and ensuring strict radiation safety.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from AMA-accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine (or CNMT) registration within 12 months of graduation.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs in vivo and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation under approved protocols.
• Operates radiation protection equipment, calibration and imaging devices, and related equipment.
• Applies radiation protection principles to minimize exposure.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and documents exams.
• Supports patient care and education during procedures.
• Maintains patient records with confidentiality and proper documentation.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals for the next day’s work and coordinates with supervision for equipment maintenance.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent problem solving

Communication skills

Confidentiality ethics

Education

AMA-accredited Nuclear Medicine program

ARRT CNMT or CNMT registration within 1 year

CPR Certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Nuclear Med Tech to our Team!

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: Will work 8-hour shifts between 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: Nuclear Medicine

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilizing radiopharmaceuticals. Applies principles of radiation protection. Exercises professional judgement in performance of service. Produces quality images for interpretation by a physician. Provides patient care and education essential to radiographic procedures.

• Performs in vivo and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods under approved protocols by board-certified radiologist
• Operates radiation protection equipment, calibration, and imaging equipment. Operates other equipment/devices as appropriate
• Applies principles of radiation protection to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during examination and treatment
• Ensures proper documentation of exam
• Performs quality control checks as requiredMaintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality
• Ensures radiopharmaceuticals are ordered for the next days' work
• Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• ARRT registration in Nuclear Medicine within one year of graduation or CNMT Registration
• CPR Certification within 90 days of hire
• Self-motived and able to be flexible
• Ability to function independently and to problem solve
• Good written and oral communication and excellent patient interaction skills
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients
• Reporting Relationship: Clinical Manager of Medical Imaging. Clinical advisement is received from Radiologist