Nuclear Med Technologist $10,000 Sign on Bonus

45500 Intermountain Medical Group Denver LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (up to $10,000)

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams, collaborate with radiologists, and maintain imaging quality. The role emphasizes patient care, safety, and adherence to regulatory guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers a full-time schedule in Denver with competitive pay and a $10,000 sign-on bonus where applicable. Ideal candidates will possess ARRT/NMTCB certification, state licensure, BLS, and IV certification.

Qualifications

• Current state license and national certification required.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification must be current.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.
• IV certification for healthcare providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Prepares patients for exams with proper identification and verification.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Follows NRC and other regulatory guidelines for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits while preserving patient care quality.
• Instructs students and Radiology Techs on protocols and equipment.
• Provides patient education and ensures comfort and safety.
• Maintains infection control and sterile techniques.
• Operates equipment and information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate patient procedure records as required by licensing bodies.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, and QC.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiation Safety

Radioactive Material Handling

Documentation

Equipment Operation

Safety Protocols

Image Evaluation

Anatomy Knowledge

Emergency Response

Independent Work

Teamwork

Communication

Clean Environment

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Current license in state of practice

BLS certification for healthcare providers

IV certification for healthcare providers

Job description

Job Description

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we will also offer a $10,000 sign on bonus, if applicable.

Shift Details

Full-time (40 Hours). Unit/Location: Denver Heart and Vascular

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Essential Functions

• Maintains ARRT or modality-specific competency in all clinical and technical functions.
• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs exams per department protocol and reviews images for quality, clarity, and accuracy.
• Adheres to radiation safety guidelines and maintains a safe working environment.
• Follow regulations of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Division of Radiation Control, and any other regulatory agencies governing the use of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limits without compromising patient care or quality.
• Assists and instructs students and other Radiology Techs in exam protocols, procedures, positioning, and equipment.
• Provides appropriate patient education, ensures patient comfort, and addresses concerns.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates equipment and related information systems to ensure quality images.
• Keeps accurate records (required by Licensing State and Joint Commission) of patient information, procedures performed, and any adverse reactions.
• Follows protocols for medical necessity, coding, charging, consents, QC programs, and reporting equipment failures.

Skills

• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiopharmaceuticals
• Radiation Safety
• Radioactive Material Handling
• Documentation | Recordkeeping
• Equipment Operation | Electronic Imaging
• Safety Protocols
• Contrast Protocols
• Image Evaluation
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Emergency Response
• Independent Work | Task Prioritization
• Teamwork | Effective Communication
• Clean Environment

Minimum (Required) Qualifications

• Current License in state of practice.
• Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• IV certification for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Location: Denver Midtown Clinic

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $39.16 - $60.42

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Policy Acknowledgement

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Additional Employer Information

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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