Nuclear Medicine Technologist

HealthPartners; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Radiology team. You will perform high-quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal image quality.

Responsibilities include patient interaction, adherence to radiation protection protocols, and maintenance of nuclear medicine equipment. Requires graduation from an accredited program and certification with AART or NMTCB, plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Must be willing to participate in continuing education to remain current of technical advances.

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures.
• Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff in a professional manner.
• Applies knowledge of radiation protection and safety protocols; maintains equipment.

Skills

IV Administration

Independent judgment

Age-appropriate care

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Radiology team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Performs high quality nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures in accordance with established protocols. Interacts with patients, physicians, and staff in a professional and courteous manner. Applies knowledge of radiation protection, emergency protocols and procedures, and proper equipment utilization to maximize safety in the work environment. Maintains nuclear medicine equipment in optimum working condition.

Work Schedule:

Part-time .6 FTE. Various 8 hour shift starting between 0630am-0800am on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Rotation through call schedule for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• Must be willing to participate in continuing education to remain current of technical advances.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• AART or NMTCB Nuclear Medicine certification
• Must maintain BLS.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able or willing to be trained in administering intravenous radioactive chemicals.
• Ability to assess results, problem solve, and use independent judgment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• One year of nuclear medicine experience

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!