Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Inuplands; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

West Hospital is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals, preparing and operating equipment, and positioning patients for optimal imaging results.

Candidates must meet regulatory requirements including Indiana ISDH license, ARRT NM or NMTCB credentials (board eligible with 6 months to credential), and BLS certification. Onsite schedule, no holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required by the American Heart Association.
• Eligible for ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, or board-eligible with 6 months to credential.
• Current Indiana ISDH Nuclear Medicine license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Records and analyzes body function studies and organ imaging.
• Operates equipment and positions patients to obtain requested images.
• Ensures compliance with hospital, state and federal policies on radioactive materials and hazardous chemicals.

Skills

Patient care

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Medical imaging

Education

BLS Certification (AHA)

RT(NM) / CNMT Certification

ISDH Nuclear Medicine License

Board-eligible NM training program

Job description

This is a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist position located at West Hospital. The hours are M-F 7:30a-4pm. No holidays, weekends or call required!

Sign-on bonus & referral bonus available to eligible applicants!

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radiopharmaceuticals to perform body function studies, organ imaging, and analyze biologic specimen. Demonstrates the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Requires a strong understanding of the handling of radiopharmaceuticals during the receipt; storage; administration; and disposal process. Requires knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and a strong understanding of all hospital; state and federal policies and regulations regarding the handling of radioactive materials; hazardous chemicals; and body fluids.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or or a recent graduate of an approved training program in Nuclear Medicine (board eligible). If board eligible, must obtain credential in Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire.
• As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, if you are required to perform SPECT/CT or PET/CT you will be required to obtain Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 18 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

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