Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Day Shift + Sign-On Bonus

Great River Health Systems; Burlington, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and measure radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment to image anatomical structures and support radiologists in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include an AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology, ARRT/NMTCB licensure, IDPH certification, and 1–3 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• 1-3 years training/experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT certification (US) required or NMTCB certification (US).
• IDPH licensure (US) required or pending.
• Mandatory reporter certifications for child and dependent adult abuse.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• May float to multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously under physician guidance.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals using gamma camera or PETCT.
• Record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceutical usage per physician prescription.
• Process cardiac and other function studies using computer.
• Perform quality control on Nuclear Medicine and PETCT equipment.
• Maintain detailed procedure records and calibrate equipment.
• Dispose of radioactive materials per safety procedures.
• Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals following safety standards.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiation safety

Quality control

Patient care

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

Gamma camera

PET/CT

Job description

Great River Health Systems is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and measure radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will operate Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT equipment to image anatomical structures and support radiologists in diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications include an AA in Nuclear Medicine Technology, ARRT/NMTCB licensure, IDPH certification, and 1–3 years of experience.