Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nebraska Medical Center • Omaha, NE

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Nebraska Medicine is now accepting applications for a skilled individual to join us as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The position is based at our main campus in Omaha, NE. We partner with our physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of America’s Top Employers and the Best Employer in Nebraska. Come join us!!

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nuclear medicine program required.
• Knowledge of computers that are interfaced with the gamma cameras required.
• Knowledge of radioactive materials, doses and flood sources required.
• Experience with patient monitoring and other ancillary patient and radiation safety equipment required.
• Ability to work with radioactive material in a safe manner required.
• Current certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and/or The American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within three months of hire or transfer date required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Nice To Haves

• Prior clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively handle patients and families in all age groups preferred.
• Good communication/personal skills preferred.
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine gamma cameras, stationary and portable from varying manufacturers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures under supervision to ensure accurate and appropriate imaging information for use in diagnosis and treatment.
• Participate in teaching and research relating to nuclear medicine in support of the organizational mission.
• Utilize departmental resources (e.g., personnel, supplies, and capital equipment) to ensure timely and accurate diagnostic and therapeutic exams in the nuclear medicine section at the lowest possible risk and cost to the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age-specific needs of the patients served.

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year (lifetime max $20,000).
• 35% tuition discount at Clarkson College for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Career pathing opportunities with covered education costs.
• Relocation package: $3,000 for adjoining states, $4,500 for non-adjoining states.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree