Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures under supervision and in collaboration with licensed practitioners. You will prepare, administer, and document radiation activities while adhering to regulations, and may perform CT exams as needed.

Ideal candidates hold an Indiana Nuclear Medicine license or ARRT(N)/NMTCB registry, with a 2-year associate degree in Nuclear Medicine; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the State of Indiana.
• Current ARRT (N) or NMTCB registry is required.
• If hired without certification, must have radiology student permit and obtain certification/license within six months of hire.
• Education: 2 year associate degree in Nuclear Medicine required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of Nuclear Medicine clinical experience or participation in an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures or therapies as ordered by a licensed practitioner.
• Prepare, administer and document activities related to ionizing and nonionizing radiation, medications and radiation exposure per laws and policy.
• May perform CT exams that create the images needed for interpretation.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality patient service.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Technical skills

Patient care

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Sterile technique

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Indiana State license (Nuclear Medicine)

ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry

Job description

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

You will have the opportunity to cross train into CT, if desired.

This is a full time position, but part time can be considered, if desired.

The Nuclear Medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures or therapies at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user. Nuclear medicine technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to ionizing radiation (radioactive material and/or computed tomography) and nonionizing radiation, medications, and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations and institutional policy. Nuclear Medicine Technologist may perform computed tomography exams that create the images needed for interpretation.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communication, technical and patient care skills
• Aptitude toward the team philosophy
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of sterile technique
• License: Current license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the State of Indiana, Current ARRT (N) or NMTCB registry·
• If hired without certification, must have radiology student permit and must obtain certification and license within six months of hire
• Education: 2 year associate degree in Nuclear Medicine required, bachelor's degree preferred
• Two years of Nuclear Medicine clinical experience. These two years can be obtained through participation in an accredited Nuclear Medicine training program.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.