Nuclear Medicine Technologist

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, providing quality images for interpretation. The ideal candidate will have completed a relevant program and obtained necessary certifications within six months of hire. Responsibilities include operating cameras, ensuring image quality, and following safety procedures. Work shift is during the day, and the position offers a PRN worker type with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential within 6 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification required.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT-N certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate cameras to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select technical factors accurately.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Submit high-quality images to PACS promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Radiation safety

Patient positioning

Education

Completion of Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Worker Type

PRN

Job Highlights

Completion of Nuclear Medicine program as well as the ARRT-N and CNMT credential within 6 months of hire.

Job Summary

Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Orders, prepares, administers, and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensures prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensures equipment is functioning properly; reports potential problems or malfunctions and locks/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly department.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Experience

• No experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent lifting/moving of patients.
• Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Rare kneeling and sitting.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• OR
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• AND
• Radiologic Technologists – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• OR
• Radiologic Technologists – Temporary Accreditation – Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)

State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) – Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• OR
• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Technologist – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4204000100 Nuclear Medicine

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.