Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 40 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging

Great River Health Systems; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Great River Health Systems in Iowa is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and measure radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic and diagnostic studies. You will operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment to produce images for physicians' diagnoses.

The role requires ARRT NM certification or NMTCB, an AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology, and 1–3 years of experience, with strong radiation safety knowledge. Competitive pay, benefits, and sign-on eligibility are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited school.
• 1–3 years of training/experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT NM certification required.
• NMTCB certification or IDPH license required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously under physician direction.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals using gamma camera or PET/CT to produce images.
• Calculate and record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceuticals used.
• Process cardiac and other function studies with computer tools.
• Perform quality control checks on Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Equipment operation

Radiation safety

Documentation

Image quality support

Education

AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT scanner

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

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity

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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.