Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic imaging center. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services, including PET scans. You will interact with patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring a seamless experience from greeting to imaging. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and patient care, making it ideal for someone passionate about improving patient outcomes through advanced imaging technology. Join a team that values diversity and supports your professional growth while making a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and weekends.
• Experience with PET/CT imaging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients, ensuring a smooth experience.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and perform diagnostic scans.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality control.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Radiopharmaceutical Injection

Diagnostic Imaging

Quality Control (QC)

Data Processing

Patient Scheduling

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification

Current ACLS or BCLS certification

Tools

PACS

Imaging Software (RIS)

GE PET/CT camera

Job description

What Nuclear (PET) contributes to Cardinal Health

Diagnostic Imaging uses advanced technology to create images of internal body structures, helping to assess clinical conditions and support diagnosis and treatment. This includes procedures like MRI, ultrasound, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is critical to the overall performance and efficiency of the imaging center. This position interacts with all of the various facets of the company, its patients, all Center team members and Physician Offices.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and families and escort the patient throughout the facility.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and scan patients with diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Verify completeness/integrity of scan order from physicians office at least 48 hours in advance.
• Process images and push to PACS.
• Compare scan order/scan/clinical for veracity, accuracy, and data thoroughness.
• Archive & verify to PACS & to DVD daily.
• Order radiopharmaceuticals and credit unused radiopharmaceuticals daily.
• Run QC scanning equipment; facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Perform QA on all equipment; maintain QA logs, patient logs, and equipment maintenance logs.
• Ensure scanning equipment is in good working order and facilitate repairs if necessary.
• Schedule patients as necessary.
• Confirm patient appointments and give preparation instructions.
• Ability to safely assist patients during position transfers.
• Obtain working knowledge of PET/CT imaging; educate physicians on PET/CT.
• Develop marketing strategy with Clinical Educators.
• Work with patients, physicians, nurses, clinicians, educators, and vendors.
• Develop / implement procedures that improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Correctly, legibly, and accurately scan data into document imaging software (RIS) – Charge Out Process.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensure that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule (including overtime, and weekends,) as necessary.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT).
• Must possess either the ARRT (N) or the NMTCB certification.
• Current ACLS or BCLS certification.
• CT experience, preferred.
• PET experience, preferred.
• Experience with GE PET/CT camera, preferred.

Location

PET Imaging of Northern Colorado

1915 Wilmington Dr # 101

Fort Collins, CO 80528

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Applies basic concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks.
• Works on projects of limited scope and complexity.
• Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems.
• Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions.
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignments.

Anticipated hourly range: $34.40 per hour - $51.56 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off plan.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• 401k savings plan.
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Work-Life resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Healthy lifestyle programs.

Application window anticipated to close: 5/19/2025 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.