Nuclear Medical Technologist

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement contribution / 401k match

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Job summary

Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams, supporting patient care and diagnostic accuracy.

The role requires graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, 1 year of clinical experience, certification (CNMT or ARRT NM) within 6 months, and current BLS. On-site duties include on-call rotation with a focus on compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• 1-year clinical experience in nuclear medicine program.
• CNMT within 6 months of hire date or ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification.
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (AHA or Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams and procedures to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Works with Gundersen Health System patients and families to provide compassionate, individualized care.
• Understands and applies nuclear medicine concepts when performing examinations on patients.
• Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation.
• Delivers high-quality service to customers in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

Education

CNMT within 6 months

ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. We are hiring a full-time Nuclear Medical Technologist to join our La Crosse Nuclear Medicine team! If you are passionate about patient care and strive to change the lives of patients and their families,

What you will do:

• 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly), Full-time Shifts: first shift with scheduled on call rotation. Performs high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams and procedures to aid in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
• Works with Gundersen Health System patients and their families to provide compassionate, individualized care in the provision of Nuclear Medicine services.
• Understands and applies the concepts of Nuclear Medicine when performing examinations on patients.
• Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation.
• Provides high-quality service to customers in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

What You’ll Need:

• Post High School education in a specialized field: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• 1-year clinical experience in nuclear medicine program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) within 6 months of hire date or American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist- Nuclear Medicine (ARRT)
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs: American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What You’ll Get:

• Minimum starting pay $37.58/hour + more for relatable experience
• Top-notch benefits: 401(k) with matching, paid time off, competitive health insurance, wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy, tuition reimbursement, and more
• Career Growth/CDC - Growth opportunities and access to Emplify Health’s Career Development Center to help you navigate your career
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee's unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

What You Can Expect:

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you.

Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.