Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Indiana University Health • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

This is a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist position located at Bloomington Hospital. The position will operate on a 3 week rotating schedule: Week 1: Monday-Thursday 7:30a-2:30p and Friday 7:30a-4:30p Week 2: Monday - Thursday 7:30a-4:30p Week 3: Tuesday-Friday 7a-4p (A week of call rotating every three weeks - We do not work holidays with the exception of being on call). Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• 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.
• If required to perform SPECT/CT or PET/CT, must obtain Computed Tomography (CT) certification within 18 months of hire through ARRT or NMTCB.
• Current Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

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.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees