Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Columbus Regional Health; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,403 - 60,392; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential signing bonus

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Kentucky is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for full-time employment, offering a base hourly rate starting at $37.31, complemented by a potential signing bonus of up to $12k. The candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree and certification from ARRT or NMTCB. Responsibilities include the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and performing imaging procedures. This role includes a weekday schedule with on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Certification with ARRT or NMTCB required.
• Nuclear Medicine License from ISDH required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures with precision.
• Administer and manage radiopharmaceuticals effectively.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety during procedures.

Skills

Empathetic patient contact

Radiopharmaceuticals handling

Quality control procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Potential signing bonus up to $12k for Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions!

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What you need to know about this position

• The practice of nuclear medicine technology imaging professionals encompasses multidisciplinary skills, which use rapidly evolving instrumentation, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques.
• The responsibilities of the nuclear medicine technologist include, but are not limited to, an empathetic and instructional approach to patient contact, care, and monitoring: the procurement, preparation, quality control, dispensing, dose calibration, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals”; the administration of pharmaceuticals including adjunct oral and IV contrast (under the direction of an authorized user); the performance of quality control procedures” and the operation of imaging, laboratory, and computer instrumentation.
• This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week (considered full-time) and would work the hours of 7am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday with a weekend, holiday and on-call rotation.
• The base hourly rate for this position starts at $37.31. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience and does include shift differentials and premium pay as applicable. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

What is required for this position

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification with the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
• Nuclear Medicine License from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Medical Radiology Services Program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

In this position, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and push or pull. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100lbs.