Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 40 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, Dental and Vision plans

PTO

Education Assistance

Job summary

Great River Health in West Burlington, IA, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and image radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies using PET/CT and gamma cameras.

The role requires an AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology and ARRT NM or NMTCB certification, with 1–3 years of experience, and compliance with safety standards. The position offers day shift and a competitive compensation package with benefits.

Qualifications

• AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• 1–3 years of training/experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT NM or NMTCB certification or IDPH licensure required.
• Dependent Adult Abuse & Child Abuse reporting are required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously under physician supervision.
• Use gamma camera or PET/CT to map radiopharmaceutical distribution.
• Record radiation doses and radiopharmaceutical use per physician prescription.
• Perform cardiac and other functional studies with computer support.
• Conduct quality control checks on Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment.

Skills

Radiation safety

Medical imaging

Patient care

Documentation

Quality control

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT NM credential

NMTCB credential

IDPH certification

BLS Healthcare Provider

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $39.37 per hour

Job Details:

$20,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidate!

Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift

Job Description:

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Operate Nuclear Medicine and PETCT equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills.

What you will do

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a gamma camera or PETCT to produce photographic or computer-generated images.
• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
• Process cardiac and other function studies, using computer.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and Nuclear Medicine & PETCT imaging equipment.
• Maintain detailed procedure records
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
• Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Required
• 1-3 years Training/experience in Nuclear Medicine. Required
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America) Required or
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Med Tech Certification Board (NMTCB) (United States of America) Required or
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America) Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

May be required to work/float to more than one work location.

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.