Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UCHealth•Denver, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the policies, values, and mission of UCHealth. This is an onsite position at UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, in the UIS Cherry Creek PET department. The schedule is full-time, 80 hours per two-week pay period, on day shifts. Pay is $40.40–$56.56 per hour, dependent on relevant experience. The technologist reviews patient history and physician orders, schedules procedures, and educates patients about procedures, equipment, and exams. The role involves preparing, administering, storing, and disposing of radiopharmaceuticals; monitoring patient condition; preparing equipment and supplies; performing imaging procedures; and analyzing and reporting scan results. The technologist also maintains safety and equipment quality, troubleshoots equipment issues, and addresses image-quality problems. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including recognition and performance-based compensation, health and well-being benefits, paid time away, insurance coverage, retirement savings, and education and career-growth programs. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or certified in nuclear medicine (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date. The card must remain valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and physician orders, and schedule procedures.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to protocols and applicable regulations and standards.
Continuously monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes as appropriate.
Prepare equipment and supplies.
Select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implement safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Position patients and perform imaging procedures.
Analyze results and identify image-quality issues.
Take appropriate action to resolve image-quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
Enter, transmit, and report scan results.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus recognizing employee contributions; it accumulates annually each October and is paid in October during the third year of employment.
Annual merit pay increases based on performance, experience, skills, and cost of living.
Annual market reviews and base-pay adjustments as needed to remain competitive.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits, including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
For specific educational degrees, up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees paid by UCHealth.
Other qualifying programs may receive up to $10,000 per year prepaid by UCHealth or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.