Nuclear Medicine Tech

Ascension•Wichita, KS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating and maintaining advanced imaging equipment, positioning and supporting patients during imaging, managing diagnostic data, and maintaining equipment integrity and safety. The goal is to ensure accurate mapping, high-quality imaging, and reliable diagnostic data for physicians.

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.
Licensed Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Certified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
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.

Responsibilities

Administer radiopharmaceuticals precisely following strict safety protocols to ensure accurate mapping and high-quality imaging for diagnostic clarity.
Operate and maintain advanced imaging equipment to detect, map, and create vital diagnostic visuals that physicians rely on for critical patient interpretations.
Position and support patients throughout the imaging process, selecting accurate technical factors to maximize comfort while ensuring the highest quality of clinical data.
Manage diagnostic data and image submissions directly to PACS, ensuring meticulous quality control, accurate patient history, and flawless documentation for the clinical team.
Maintain equipment integrity and safety by proactively monitoring functionality, reporting malfunctions, and following radiation safety guidelines to protect patients and peers.