Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN Alternating - Lafayette)

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform data collection and image acquisition for metabolic processes. The role involves preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring accurate patient data, and reporting results for physician interpretation.

The position emphasizes safety, ALARA practices, and collaboration with the Nuclear Medicine team to deliver high-quality images and patient care at the Lafayette campus.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association required
• NM license - required
• NMTCB certification - required
• ARRT-N - required

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and document radiopharmaceuticals as part of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine studies.
• Obtain accurate patient identification and medical history as required.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine protocol and procedures.
• Complete exams and submit images for physician interpretation according to policy.
• Maintain safety and ALARA principles during procedures.
• Restock examination and inventory areas as needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus

1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for thesuccessful data collection and image acquisition of metabolic processes outlined in Nuclear Medicine procedures and therapies. This position measures, prepares, administers, and documents the use of radioactive isotopes in diagnostic, therapeutic, and routine studies using a variety of molecular imaging machines and related supporting equipment. The technologist adheres to desirable performance standards by demonstratingaccuracy, proficiency, and initiative. Success in this position is achieved by a technologist who is both knowledgeable and offers a capacity for new information. Rendering optimum data and images will also depend on the technologist’s attention to detail, timeliness and consistentregard for safety. As a member of this Nuclear Medicine team the technologist can expect to be supported, informed, involved, and accountable.

WHO WE ARE

With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Clean, maintain, and restock examination and inventory rooms.

• Collaborate on patient medical issues with the physician to determine protocol and procedure.

• Complete all exams, procedures, therapies in nuclear medicine; obtain the most optimal images and evaluate, process and submit for physician interpretation according to policy and protocol.

• Confirm patient identify and obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.

• Perform venous punctures, utilize universal precautions while administering radiopharmaceuticals.

• Practice established safety guidelines and utilize ALARA radiation reduction tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Required Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association required
• NM license - required
• Nuclear Medicine Technician Certification Board (NMTCB) - required
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (ARRT-N) - required

TRAVEL IS REQUIRED

Up to 20%

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on thebenefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.