Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in St. Louis is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This role involves operating diagnostic equipment and providing quality images to assist physicians. The job offers a flexible schedule with competitive hourly pay starting at $38.

Applicants must complete the Nuclear Medicine program and obtain required credentials within 6 months. This is a great opportunity for those looking to begin their career in a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ARRT-N and CNMT credential required within 6 months of hire.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintain and operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals safely.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Basic Life Support

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

Radiologic equipment

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: PRN

Job Highlights

• Schedule: PRN as needed
• Pay Range starts at: $38/hour Daily pay available!
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, & additional shifts
• Requirements: Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential within 6 months of hire

SSM offers flex scheduling, cross training, amazing benefits and more. Apply today!

Job Summary

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Radiologic Technologists - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4204000128 Nuclear Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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