Nuclear Medicine Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Summit Hospital in Frisco, CO is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients and outpatients, including radiopharmaceutical administration and operation of imaging equipment.

You will maintain accurate records of radioactive materials, uphold ALARA safety principles, and serve as a clinical resource while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registered Technologist in Radiology/Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Licensed Radiology Technologist for Kansas site (as applicable).

Responsibilities

• Performs radionuclide procedures for diagnosis and therapy.
• Operates gamma camera and computer imaging systems; produces quality images.
• Prepares patients and provides instruction for procedures.
• Maintains records of radiopharmaceuticals from receipt to disposal.
• Observes patients and equipment; reports unusual events.
• Coordinates quality control and adheres to ALARA principles.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Attention to detail

Radiation safety

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ARRT NM or NMTCB

Tools

Gamma camera

SPECT imaging

Imaging equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nuclear Medicine Tech, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for inpatients and outpatients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the safe operation of imaging equipment.

Every day you will perform nuclear medicine procedures, precisely administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate various imaging and computer equipment, and maintain accurate records of radioactive materials from receipt through disposal. You will also act as a clinical resource and assure current standards of practice.

To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in nuclear medicine procedures, meticulous attention to detail in radiopharmaceutical administration and record-keeping, a strong understanding of radiation safety, and the ability to operate complex imaging equipment while serving as a clinical resource.

• Performs duties directly involved in a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the diagnosis, therapy and treatment of disease, operating gamma camera/computer imaging systems, planar and SPECT and non-imaging equipment, producing quality diagnostic images and results for interpretation by a radiologist/nuclear medicine physician, and practicing all rules and regulations pertaining to radiation safety, reducing personal and patient exposure to “as low as reasonably achievable” (ALARA).

• Processes radiopharmaceuticals from receipt and preparation through administration and disposal in a safe and efficient manner.

• Prepares patients for exams, provides information and instruction to patients and/or families regarding the procedure, and responds to their physical and emotional needs.

• Observes patients and equipment during procedures and reports/documents unusual occurrences and records patients’ conditions.

• Coordinates quality control procedures on equipment and radiopharmaceuticals according to department procedures and maintains records of quality control and radioactive materials for inspection by regulating agencies.

• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as required

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine R.T. (N)(ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• Licensed Radiology Technologist for those working at a Kansas site

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) year of nuclear medicine experience
• Cardiac Nuclear Medicine registration
• Positron Emission Tomography Registry, if applicable to entity

Where You'll Work

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center serviced by Flight For Life® Colorado. We are nationally recognized as a multiple-time recipient of the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, and we were named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S. by IBM Watson Health in 2018. We also are a Pathway to Excellence-designated hospital, recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as being one of the best hospitals for nurses to work. We provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Summit County and the surrounding region, including surgical, emergency/trauma, critical care, birth center, orthopedics, breast care, digital mammography, breast MRI, radiology and imaging, infusion therapy, nuclear medicine, cardiology, oncology, Summit Sleep Disorders Center, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), gastroenterology and Total Joint Replacement. We proudly provide convenient care where you live, work and play - that's why visitors and residents alike can count on us for emergent and urgent medical services. In addition to 24/7, Level III emergency care at St. Anthony-Summit Hospital in Frisco, we have three emergency mountain clinics at the base of the Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts, as well as urgent care and primary care available from CMG High Country Healthcare clinics in Frisco, Breckenridge and Silverthorne.

Pay Range

$38.72 - $65.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity employer.