Nuclear Medicine Tech: Flexible Growth Role

Longmont United Hospital; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals and precise operation of imaging equipment.

You will maintain accurate records from receipt through disposal, serve as a clinical resource, and uphold current standards of practice with a meticulous focus on ALARA and patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current ARRT NM or NMTCB certification required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures for diagnosis and therapy with radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operates gamma camera and imaging systems; ensures radiation safety and ALARA.
• Maintains accurate records of radiopharmaceuticals from receipt to disposal.
• Prepares patients; provides procedure information and supportive care.
• Coordinates quality control of equipment and radiopharmaceuticals; maintains records for inspection.
• Performs IV starts and contrast administration as needed.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiation safety

Imaging equipment operation

Record-keeping

Education

Registered Technologist, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine (ARRT)

NMTCB Certification

BLS Certification (AHA)

Tools

Gamma camera

SPECT imaging systems

Radiopharmaceutical processing equipment

Quality control equipment

Job description

Longmont United Hospital in Longmont, Colorado, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring safe administration of radiopharmaceuticals and precise operation of imaging equipment.

You will maintain accurate records from receipt through disposal, serve as a clinical resource, and uphold current standards of practice with a meticulous focus on ALARA and patient care.