Senior Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist

US Lawns; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation

Health benefits

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is hiring an Imaging Specialist IV (Nuclear Medicine Specialist) to independently perform advanced nuclear medicine procedures for diagnosis and treatment. You will manage radiopharmaceuticals, ensure radiation safety, and maintain precise documentation in line with physician orders and regulatory requirements.

The role requires ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, Hawaii licensure, and BLS within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology from an ARR T-recognized school.
• 1.5 years imaging technologist experience with imaging procedures.
• 1 year as Nuclear Medicine Specialist.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification; BLS within 6 months of hire.
• Hawaii licensure as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Knowledge of radiopharmacology, safety regulations, and radiation protection.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine examinations using specialized imaging equipment to detect and visualize radioactivity distribution.
• Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders and safety procedures.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain gamma cameras, scanners and detectors; perform QA activities.
• Monitor and manage radioactive materials; maintain records per regulations.
• Provide patient-centered care, explain procedures, ensure safety and comfort; document appropriately.
• Utilize EMR and PACS for documentation; cross-train in other imaging modalities as needed.

Skills

Nuclear medicine procedures

Radiation safety

Independent work

Patient-centered care

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Technology

Tools

Gamma cameras

Scintillation detectors

PACS

EMR systems

Job description

Hilo Benioff Medical Center is hiring an Imaging Specialist IV (Nuclear Medicine Specialist) to independently perform advanced nuclear medicine procedures for diagnosis and treatment. You will manage radiopharmaceuticals, ensure radiation safety, and maintain precise documentation in line with physician orders and regulatory requirements.

The role requires ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification, Hawaii licensure, and BLS within six months.