Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Lifepoint Health®; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Job summary

UP Health System - Portage in Michigan is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its radiology team for full-time coverage. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and therapy, processing data, and delivering high-quality images for interpretation.

The position requires completion of an Nuclear Medicine program with Associate's degree, NMTCB certification if not state-grandfathered, and BLS. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images and data for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
• Works with minimal supervision in a potentially stressful environment.

Education

Associate's Degree

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine Program

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

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Job description

Position Overview

Nuclear Medicine Technologist at UP Health System - Portage, part of Lifepoint Health.

Schedule: Full time.

Sign-on Bonus: $10,000.

Responsibilities

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.
• Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.
• Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.

Benefits

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Required; Graduate of a Program Discipline in Nuclear Medicine Required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Licenses: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist by NMTCB if not grandfathered by the state.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

EEOC Statement

UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.