Nuclear Medicine Technologist NEW

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Overview

Are you an upcoming nuclear medicine technologist graduate or recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyNow. This pipeline allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to connect upcoming and recent nuclear medicine technologist graduates with opportunities that best align with their unique skills and interests. Thank you for your interest in joining the team!

This is a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in a pediatric setting. The day-shift schedule runs Monday through Friday, varying between 6:30 AM-3:00 PM and 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, and includes an occasional on-call rotation for holidays and every third week (Mon-Sun). Detail-oriented new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

Job Description:

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the use of radiopharmaceuticals to perform body function studies, organ imaging, and analyze biologic specimen. Demonstrates the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to work with patients from pediatric through geriatric. Follows physician's instructions, prepares and operates equipment and positions patients correctly in order to record the requested diagnostic images. Requires a strong understanding of the handling of radiopharmaceuticals during the receipt; storage; administration; and disposal process. Requires knowledge of proper laboratory procedures and a strong understanding of all hospital; state and federal policies and regulations regarding the handling of radioactive materials; hazardous chemicals; and body fluids.

• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Requires ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Requires active status through one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Technologist - Nuclear Medicine, RT(NM); or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB): Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or or a recent graduate of an approved training program in Nuclear Medicine (board eligible). If board eligible, must obtain credential in Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire.
• As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, if you are required to perform SPECT/CT or PET/CT you will be required to obtain Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 18 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB.
• Requires current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

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