Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 104,164,000 - 145,838,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $20,000

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for UCHealth Yampa Valley Med Center in Steamboat Springs, CO. The role involves performing imaging and therapy procedures in nuclear medicine with emphasis on safety and quality, in alignment with organizational standards.

Responsibilities include patient scheduling, education, radiopharmaceutical handling, imaging optimization, and result reporting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by NMTCB or ARRT NM; state licensure if required by law.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification through AHA or Red Cross; valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient on procedures and equipment.
• Prepare, administer, store and dispose radiopharmaceuticals per protocol and regulations; monitor patient status.
• Prepare equipment; set exposure factors and imaging parameters; perform QC; troubleshoot equipment.
• Position patient; perform imaging; analyze results; enter and report scan results.

Skills

CNMT

NMTCB/NMRT ARRT NM

BLS Healthcare Provider

State licensure

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program

Job description

Description

Location

UCHealth Yampa Valley Med Center, Steamboat Springs, CO.

Department

YVMC Radiology

Work Schedule

Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift

Days

Pay

$45.44 - $63.62 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Qualified candidates may be considered for relocation assistance of up to $20,000.

Summary

Performsnuclear medicine imaging and therapyin accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and does scheduling. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certified in nuclear medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). State licensure if required by law.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Family-Friendly Support

Onsite Childcare: Our GrandKids Child Care Center offers exceptional care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. Nationally recognized for its innovative intergenerational program since 1981, you can trust your little ones are in great hands, right here on campus.

Housing Solutions

Long Term Employee Housing: Looking for a stable place to call home? Our Creek's End development is just over a mile from the hospital campus, offering long‑term housing options for qualified employees as long as eligibility requirements are met.

Relocation Support Program: Moving can be stressful, so we're here to help! Our comprehensive Relocation Assistance Program provides support and resources to help with moving, travel costs, temporary housing, and other needs to ensure your smooth transition.

Stay and Play: For our essential clinical staff, we offer a "Stay and Play" option, providing convenient access to YVMC-based housing or lodging during assigned work shifts or series.

Recreation & Fun

Winter Adventures

Employee Ski Pass Program: Hit the slopes with complimentary access to Steamboat Ski Resort through our employee medallion program.

Enjoy discounted rates at the Steamboat Ski Touring Center and Haymaker cross‑country ski areas.

Summer Fun

Mountain Adventure Pass: Get complimentary gondola access for hiking, mountain biking or simply enjoying lunch with breathtaking scenic views.

Rodeo Pass: Experience the excitement of Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo with complimentary tickets.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well‑being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus:UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance‑based pay increase:The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews:All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well‑being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
  • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
  • Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.