Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Precision Imaging

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging and therapy in accordance with scope, standards, and the organization's mission.

Responsibilities include reviewing patient history and orders, educating patients on procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring quality control, and reporting scan results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced onsite setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by NMTCB or certified in nuclear medicine by ARRT (NM).
• BLS through AHA or Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer; valid through 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient history, physician's orders and scheduling; educates patient regarding procedures and equipment.
• Prepares, administers, stores and disposes radiopharmaceuticals per protocols and regulations; monitors patient status.
• Prepares equipment; selects exposure factors and imaging parameters; performs quality control and resolves image quality issues.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient education

Safety protocols

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program

CNMT or NM certification (NMTCB/ARRT)

Tools

Gamma cameras

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Job description

UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion in Aurora, CO is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging and therapy in accordance with scope, standards, and the organization's mission.

Responsibilities include reviewing patient history and orders, educating patients on procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating imaging equipment, ensuring quality control, and reporting scan results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced onsite setting.