NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST

Aspirus, Inc; Laurium, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits packages for part- and  

PTO accrual from day one!

Generous retirement plan with match

Wellness program for employees and fam

Job summary

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, MI is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support diagnostic imaging and patient care in a community hospital setting.

The role includes preparing radiopharmaceuticals, calibrating instruments, and performing a range of nuclear medicine procedures with attention to safety and quality control. A Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology, NMTCB or ARRT certification, and internship completion are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program.
• Board Certified by NMTCB or ARRT.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Internship at an accredited facility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in various nuclear medicine procedures including in vivo and in vitro studies.
• Calibrate and prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients.
• Maintain calibration data and instrument performance records for quality control.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Gamma Camera

Geiger Counter

Job description

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every.Single.Day.

We are seeking a NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST in Laurium, Michigan to work at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital. While specific tasks may vary, general responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and participate in a variety of technical procedures to include in vivo and in vitro studies; operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation including stationary imaging devices, scintillation gamma and apparatus for in vitro counting.
• Calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits.
• Calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction. Calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay.
• Prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. Maintain records of order, receipt, and disposal of all radioactive material in the department. Monitor Nuclear Medicine Department with portable Geiger counter for possible contamination.
• Assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiates life support measures for patient, if necessary.

Experience/Qualifications/Licensure

• Completion of Bachelor degree from a formal Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Board Certified by the NMTCB or ARRT
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
• Completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Internship at an accredited facility.

Hours: This position is Full Time; 1.0 FTE or 80 hours per pay period. Day shift.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available for all positions.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital is 25-bed hospital grounded in a strong tradition of community and patient-focused care. We are anon-profit, community-directed health care organization based in Laurium, Mich., with clinics and outreach services in Laurium, Calumet, Houghton and Lake Linden. Aspirus Keweenaw is part of the Aspirus, Inc. exclusive hospital and clinic network, home health and hospice care, pharmacy, critical care, rehab fitness center, medical goods and a philanthropic foundation.

This is one of three hospitals in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in the Aspirus family; joining Aspirus Ironwood and Aspirus Iron River Hospital.

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Click here to learn more about the Keweenaw Peninsula.