Nuclear Medicine Technologist

IU Health•Roanoke, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a hospital-based Nuclear Medicine position supporting a variety of diagnostic imaging and patient care needs. This role will operate within a single-technologist department model, providing a unique opportunity for an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to help establish workflows and contribute to the development of a brand-new department.

Requirements

0-3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
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 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.
Current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Medicine experience
Ability to work independently
Comfort working in a new department build-out environment
Strong critical thinking and organizational skills
If 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.

Responsibilities

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 ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.