Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Competitive benefits program

Job summary

A leading healthcare network seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. The professional will perform diagnostic procedures, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and operate imaging systems in accordance with regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Nuclear Medicine, relevant certifications, and ideally, 1-2 years of tech experience. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a chance to work within a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology (CNMT) or Radiologic Technology (R.T.) required.
• 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Tech or PET/CT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures according to regulations.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging.
• Maintain and operate diagnostic imaging equipment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Radiopharmaceutical administration

Imaging techniques

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program

CT Advanced certification by ARRT

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: may include one Saturday a month

• New Hires Eligible For Sign-On Up To $10,000!*

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Join us at Backus Hospital as we live our values every day. As part of Hartford HealthCare we create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond. By embodying these values we have become nationally respected for patient care and most trusted for personalized coordinated care. Come be part of something special!

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures in the hospital in accordance with all state and NRC (Nuclear Regulatory Commission) regulations, and utilizing an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide the physician with diagnostic images to identify and/or plan appropriate treatment of the patient’s condition. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in adherence to professional and department protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for Nuclear Medicine.
• Has done all clinical competency’s, classroom training and passed a certification board (CNMT (NMTCB)(CT), R.T.(N)(CT)(ARRT),or RTRCT) allowing you to operate a hybrid nuclear medicine system.
• CT Advanced certification by ARRT required within 1 year of hire.
• 1-2 years Nuclear Tech, PET/ CT, and SPECT/CT tech preferred.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.