Nuclear Medicine Tech - Advanced Imaging & Patient Care

1103 Team Member Services; Kansas; On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images. You will work with radiologists and interdisciplinary teams to support accurate diagnoses and exceptional patient care.

The role requires BLS, RT(N)(ARRT), CNMT, and LRT licenses, with a sign-on bonus of $10,000. Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, whole-person care in Kansas.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Nuclear Medicine procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, and imaging protocols.
• Knowledge of human physiology.
• Knowledge of scintigraphic equipment, acquisition computers, processing stations, and Hot Lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Radiation Safety principles, including ALARA standards.
• Ability to independently perform Nuclear Medicine procedures with high-quality results.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new imaging technologies and software.
• Knowledge of Cerner, Radworks, PACS, and Nuclear Medicine Information Systems.
• Basic EKG knowledge.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care across the lifespan.
• Strong patient care and customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and teams.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer proficiency and documentation skills.
• English communication proficiency.
• Additional language proficiency — Preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures in accordance with physician orders, departmental protocols, and quality standards.
• Prepare, calculate, handle, and administer radiopharmaceuticals and approved interventional medications under the direction of an authorized user.
• Safely position, move, and assist patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images while promoting patient comfort and safety.
• Verify patient identity and examination accuracy using approved guidelines.
• Review physician orders for clinical appropriateness and accurate examination selection.
• Explain imaging procedures and provide age-appropriate patient education to promote understanding.
• Evaluate image quality to ensure optimal diagnostic information prior to release.
• Perform camera acquisition, image processing, and quality control procedures with proficiency.
• Maintain compliance with Radiation Safety principles (ALARA) to minimize exposure.
• Document equipment quality control procedures per standards.
• Maintain exam room readiness and stock supplies.
• Initiate work orders for malfunctioning equipment and report concerns.
• Document radionuclide administration and charges in the information system.
• Coordinate with radiologists and healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Support education and development of coworkers and students by sharing knowledge.
• Perform clerical duties and basic patient care within scope.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Radiopharmaceuticals

Imaging protocols

Human physiology

Scintigraphic equipment

Acquisition computers

Processing stations

Hot Lab equipment

Radiation Safety (ALARA)

Independent clinical performance

Learn new imaging technologies

Cerner/Radworks/PACS

Basic EKG knowledge

Age-specific patient care

Patient care & service

Effective communication

Job description

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure high-quality diagnostic images. You will work with radiologists and interdisciplinary teams to support accurate diagnoses and exceptional patient care.

The role requires BLS, RT(N)(ARRT), CNMT, and LRT licenses, with a sign-on bonus of $10,000. Join a mission-driven team delivering compassionate, whole-person care in Kansas.