Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player in diagnostic imaging seeks a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. In this vital role, you will interact with patients, perform essential imaging procedures, and ensure the integrity of diagnostic processes. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology in a supportive environment that values teamwork and innovation. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and possess the necessary qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that prioritizes your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before payday

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends.
• Must possess necessary certifications for Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients, ensuring a smooth experience.
• Inject radiopharmaceuticals and operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Maintain quality control and ensure equipment is functioning properly.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Radiopharmaceutical Injection

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment Operation

Quality Control (QC)

Data Processing

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT)

ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification

Current ACLS or BCLS certification

Tools

PACS

Document Imaging Software (RIS)

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.
• Scheduling patients as necessary.
• Confirming patient appointments and giving 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.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures 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.

Preferred Skills

• CT experience.
• PET experience.
• Experience with GE PET/CT camera.

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.

Starting Pay rate: $45 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.

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.