Nuclear Medicine Technologist

HCA HealthONE; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Swedish is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radionuclide diagnostic procedures across patient ages from adolescent to geriatric under the Nuclear Imaging Director. The role includes calibrations, quality control, record-keeping, and ensuring quality diagnostic results, along with supply/inventory management and license maintenance.

The ideal candidate has AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine training, NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification, and 3–6 years hospital Nuclear

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Current NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification and ongoing registry maintenance.
• 3–6 years hospital Nuclear Medicine experience, preferably including nuclear cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Perform simple and complex radionuclide diagnostic procedures for adolescent through geriatric patients.
• Carry out calibrations and quality control on equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee supply/inventory management and contribute to Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintain the Radioactive Materials License and assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality control

Supply/inventory management

Continuing education

BLS/ACLS recommended

Education

AMA approved Nuclear Medicine training program

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.45 - $56.19 / hour

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Job Summary And Qualifications

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission of HCA HealthONE of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. Under the supervision of the Nuclear Imaging Director, performs simple and complex radionuclide diagnostic procedures for patients ages adolescents through geriatric. Performs all calibrations and quality control on equipment and maintains accurate records. Responsible for maintaining expert technical and patient-care skills and provides quality diagnostic results. Responsible for supply/inventory management. Quality Improvement activities, and the maintenance of a Radioactive Materials License. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine training program. Current certification by NMTCB or ARRT (N). Must maintain current registry. Attends continuing education activities to maintain knowledge and skill level. Must maintain BLS, ACLS recommended.
• Completion of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine training program. Current certification by NMTCB or ARRT (N).
• Prefer 3-6 years recent hospital Nuclear Medicine experience including nuclear cardiology. Skills commensurate with formal training requirements.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Swedish, a proud member of the community for more than 115 years. An acute care hospital with 408 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Swedish is a national leader in neurosciences and serves as the region’s preeminent referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. HCA HealthONE Swedish is also home to a robust robotics program, a certified burn and reconstructive center, and a wide-ranging oncology center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.