Nuclear Medicine Tech - Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

Stormont Vail Health; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will support oversight of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

The role requires 1 year of nuclear medicine experience, active NMTCB/ARRT credentials (or ARRT Radiography cross-training with eligible status), and BLS certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in nuclear medicine or related field
• Licenses/certifications required: NMTCB or ARRT Nuclear Medicine; Radiography cross-training within 6 months; Kansas LRT license or eligibility; BLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals and administer doses under physician direction
• Calibrate equipment and perform diagnostic studies using scanners to detect radiation
• Measure radioactivity with Geiger counters and scintillation detectors
• Administer therapeutic doses under physician direction and follow radiation safety practices
• Provide timely patient care and maintain patient confidentiality
• Demonstrate cost-conscious use of equipment, time and supplies
• Maintain ongoing professional development and CEU credits

Skills

Accountable

Positive attitude

Cost consciousness

CEU maintenance

Openness to change

Patient confidentiality

Education

NMTCB Certification

ARRT Nuclear Medicine

ARRT Radiography cross-training

Kansas LRT license or eligibility

BLS certification

Tools

Geiger counters

Scintillation cameras

Calibrating equipment

Job description

Stormont Vail Health in Manhattan, Kansas, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will support oversight of regulatory expectations for Nuclear Medicine in the Flint Hills Region.

The role requires 1 year of nuclear medicine experience, active NMTCB/ARRT credentials (or ARRT Radiography cross-training with eligible status), and BLS certification within 90 days.