Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Bridgeton, Missouri, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include operating imaging equipment and administering radioactive drugs to ensure high-quality diagnostic images.

No prior experience is required, making this an excellent opportunity for recent graduates of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program. The position offers a flexible variable shift schedule and includes benefits like paid parental leave and tuition coverage for eligible team members.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operates cameras to create diagnostic images.
• Orders and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensures equipment functionality and maintains a clean department.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Radiopharmaceutical Management

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety

Image Submission

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Job Summary

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Locks/tag-outs equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Experience

No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

Job Details

Job Type: Employee

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Department: 4204000128 Nuclear Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay for eligible hourly team members before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.