Nuclear Medicine Technologist

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 4,935,000 - 7,659,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, IL is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide comprehensive nuclear medicine imaging services and ensure high-quality patient care. This role requires an Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine, IEMA, ARRT or CNMT, and BLS, with 1 year of technical experience and 5 years in lead responsibilities.

The employee will lead duty assignments and oversee quality control and radiation safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• ARRT or CNMT certification preferred; IEMA and BLS required.
• Technical experience of 1 year; leadership experience of 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains equipment.
• Ensures radioactive material is properly received, stored, inventoried and disposed of.
• Verifies patient information.
• Lead: Coordinates duty assignments to nuclear medicine technologists.
• Lead: Performs and maintains Nuclear Medicine Quality Control activities.
• Lead: Serves as a Radiation Safety Officer.

Skills

Technical experience

Lead experience

Education

Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Location: Carbondale, IL
Shift: Day Time
Type: Full Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Position Summary

• Responsible for providing nuclear medicine imaging services.

Education

• Associate’s degree in Nuclear Medicine

Licenses and Certification

• IEMA
• ARRT or CNMT
• BLS

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 1 year
• Lead: 5 years

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine examinations.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains equipment.
• Ensures radioactive material is properly received, stored, inventoried and disposal.
• Verifies patient information.
• Lead: Coordinates duty assignments to nuclear medicine technologists.
• Lead: Performs and maintains Nuclear Medicine Quality Control activities.
• Lead: Serves as a Radiation Safety Officer.

Compensation

Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $35.82 To $55.52

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