Nuclear Medicine Technologist NMT

Ascension Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its compassionate team. In this role, you will perform essential diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging for physicians and radiologists. Your expertise will contribute to the holistic care provided to the community, as you operate advanced imaging equipment and adhere to strict safety protocols. With a commitment to professional development and community service, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care. Join a team that values your skills and dedication to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Nuclear Medical Tech or Radiologic Technologist credentials needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures and maintain imaging equipment.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Radiopharmaceutical Administration

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety Procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Tools

Nuclear Medicine Cameras

Job description

Details

+ Department: Nuclear Medicine

+ Schedule: PRN. 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Occasional weekend call 7am - 4:00pm

+ Hospital: Ascension Borgess Hospital

+ Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

1. Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
2. Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
3. Position patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
4. Order, prepare, administer, and dispose radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
5. Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
6. Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
7. Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
8. Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

1. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
2. One or more of the following required:
1. Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
2. Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

1. High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Experienced Nuclear Medicine Tech preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.