Technologist-Nuclear Medicine, Avon Heart Care

Ascension; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a skilled Technologist in Nuclear Medicine to join their Avon Heart Care team. This role offers a unique opportunity to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging for patient care. With a focus on patient safety and equipment maintenance, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional healthcare services. Enjoy a supportive work environment with no night shifts or weekends, and benefit from a range of health and wellness options. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and advancing your career in a rewarding field.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures and provide quality images for interpretation.
• Maintain and operate imaging cameras and ensure equipment functionality.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiation Safety Procedures

Patient Positioning

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Imaging Equipment

Radiopharmaceuticals

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Details

• Department: Avon Heart Care
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm
• Location: Avon, IN

No nights, no weekends, no major holidays!

Prefer one year of experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers, and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly department.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Indiana Medical Radiology Services Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, and other protected statuses in accordance with applicable laws.