PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic exams using specialized equipment and follow department protocols.

This PRN position offers variable shifts and on-call evenings/weekends, with coverage across Riverton and Alta View locations to support patient care and workflow.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong patient care, radiation safety, and teamwork with radiologists while gaining experience across two campuses.

Qualifications

• Current license in state of practice.
• ARRT or NMTCB board certification.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• IV certification for healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine exams per department protocols
• Prepare patients, verify orders, and ensure proper patient identification
• Review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy
• Follow radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements (NRC, state, etc.)
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and monitor for reactions
• Maintain documentation and records per regulatory standards
• Provide patient education and ensure patient comfort
• Support team workflow and assist with training as needed
• Float between Riverton and Alta View sites as needed

Skills

State license

Board certification (ARRT/NMTCB)

BLS certification

IV certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Job Description

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic Nuclear Medicine exams on patients using specialized equipment. You will work closely with radiologists, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure accurate and high-quality imaging results. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of imaging techniques, excellent patient care skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Posting specifics

Shift Details: PRN, variable shifts Monday-Friday between 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

On-call shifts required (evenings & weekends)

Location: Riverton Hospital (can also cover shifts at Alta View hospital for additional hours)

Why Join Us?

At Intermountain Health, you’ll be part of a team that is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our imaging teams are collaborative, supportive, and focused on maintaining strong clinical standards while adapting to the needs of our patients and caregivers.

This PRN role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work across two locations, giving you exposure to a variety of cases, equipment, and workflows while building your skills in Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current License in state of practice.
• Clinical Board Certification, i.e. American Registry Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Basic Life support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• IV certification for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

What You’ll Do

• Perform nuclear medicine exams per department protocols
• Prepare patients, verify orders, and ensure proper patient identification
• Review images for quality, clarity, and accuracy
• Follow all radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements (NRC, state, etc.)
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and monitor for reactions
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards
• Provide patient education and ensure patient comfort
• Support team workflow and assist with training as needed
• Float between Riverton and Alta View sites as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

Work City

Riverton

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$39.16 - $60.42

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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