Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin enables patients through advanced nuclear medicine imaging to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning. The technologist educates patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates sophisticated imaging equipment with strict safety protocols.

Scheduling is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, with a sign-on bonus. The role requires CNMT or ARRT(N) certification, and Indiana/Iowa? Illinois accreditation may apply as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
• Minimum one to three years experience preferred but will consider new graduates.
• CNMT or ARRT(N) required.
• IEMA-DNS Nuclear Medicine accreditation required if working in Illinois.
• CPR or BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
• Prepares patients for procedures insuring patient’s meets requirements.
• Provides instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Applies principles of Nuclear Medicine safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Operates nuclear medicine equipment and other associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.
• Selects appropriate parameters with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access. Prepares and administers radioactive isotopes, ensuring that the correct isotope and dose is used.
• Assists with medical record/image sharing as necessary
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
• Reports and documents Nuclear Medicine safety incidents/ adverse events per protocol.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiation safety

PACS / RIS

Venipuncture

Patient instruction

Medical records

Education

Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine program

1–3 years experience preferred

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin enables patients through advanced nuclear medicine imaging to support accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning. The technologist educates patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals, and operates sophisticated imaging equipment with strict safety protocols.

Scheduling is 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 7am–3:30pm, with a sign-on bonus. The role requires CNMT or ARRT(N) certification, and Indiana/Iowa? Illinois accreditation may apply as needed.