Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 5,395,000 - 8,323,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, CO. This part-time role (20 hours/week) covers Thursdays and Fridays, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge.

The technician will perform Nuclear Medicine procedures using gamma cameras, prepare exam rooms, obtain histories, and ensure safe radiopharmaceutical administration.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or 1 year related experience.
• Current ARRT (R) (NM) or NMTCB CNMT certification.
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing gamma cameras with proper injection techniques.
• Perform IV puncture and administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV when indicated.
• Prepare exam room, obtain informed consent, and gather clinical history as needed.
• Receive patients, explain the exam method, and position the patient.
• Select imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and other medications per regulations.

Skills

ARRT NM CNMT registry

BLS certification

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Gamma cameras

Job description

Job Description:This position is accountable for the preparation and administration of radioactive materials for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The incumbent will also be responsible for scanning patients to obtain images of various organs/organ systems to obtain diagnostic information for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment.Posting SpecificsShift Details : Part-time (20 Hours), 7a-5:30p Thursday & FridayUnit/Location: Lutheran HospitalAdditional Details: Please review Minimum Qualifications listed below before applying.Are you interested in advancing your career while helping people live the healthiest lives possible? As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care. At Intermountain, you will be part of a team that values career advancement, innovation and collaboration, where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a lasting impact.What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.”As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Intermountain Health, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:Perform a variety of Nuclear Medicine procedures utilizing multiple types of gamma cameras, utilizing proper injection techniques while injecting radioisotopes.Perform IV puncture, and administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV when indicated.Prepare exam room, communicate with the patient, obtain informed consent when necessary, and request an accurate clinical history as necessary for the exam.Receive patients, explain method of examination, and position patient.Select appropriate imaging techniques and protocols to complete the exam.Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and other medications in accordance with state and federal regulations.Minimum QualificationsAssociate Degree or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School; or a minimum of one (1) year minimum related experience and/or training.Current ARRT (R) (NM) or NMTCB as CNMT registry.Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.Preferred QualificationsAt least one (1) year of experience in Nuclear Medicine.No Additional Description AvailableLocation:Intermountain Health Lutheran HospitalWork City:Wheat RidgeWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:20The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$39.16 - $60.42We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.