Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonus

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the West Hospital location. The role includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring proper patient positioning, and recording high-quality images.

Full-time hours are Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm with no holidays, weekends, or on-call duties. Requirements include 0-3 years experience, BLS through the AHA, Indiana ISDH license, and board eligibility with credentialing pursued within 6

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Must obtain credential in Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire if board eligible.
• If performing SPECT/CT or PET/CT, CT certification within 18 months.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving radiopharmaceuticals to perform body function studies, organ imaging, and analyze biologic specimens.
• Records diagnostic images and positions patients correctly in order to record requested images.
• Follows physician's instructions and ensures compliance with hospital, state and federal policies on radiopharmaceutical handling.

Skills

Experience 0-3 yrs

BLS Certification

Equipment positioning

Radiation safety

Education

RT(NM) credential

CNMT credential

ISDH Nuclear Medicine license

Board eligibility

Job description

Overview

Are you an upcoming radiology or imaging graduate or recent graduate? This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.