Nuclear Med Tech

Join the St. Luke's Medical Center Nuclear Medicine Team. Flexible 1st shift start times to support work-life balance; includes weekend, holiday, and call rotation. $6,000 sign-on bonus and loan repayment assistance up to $21,000. St. Luke's is proud to be a Radiotherapy Center of Excellence—the only hospital in the Milwaukee area with this designation. Our team is at the forefront of theranostics, and we are the only Aurora hospital performing Lutathera therapy for the treatment of neuroendocrine cancer. Be part of a specialized Nuclear Medicine team where advanced work, innovation, and teamwork come together to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

Proficiently performs basic to advanced nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including therapy, QMP, PET/CT, and nuclear pharmacist backup; Reviews patient's medical record to obtain clinical information including history, lab results, and physician orders; Injects patients with radiopharmaceuticals using proper venipuncture and radiation safety techniques; Labels and dispenses Nuclear Pharmacy drugs per physician prescription; Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff; Post-processes images and accurately identifies and labels images; Maintains records and enters patient/study information into the radiology information system; Documents billing codes of procedures; Identifies equipment performance issues and performs quality assurance tests and calibration; Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff; Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling; Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care

Requirements

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months; Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine; Typically requires 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Medicine Technologist role; Advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety; Advanced knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157; Proficient in IV and venipuncture; Proficient ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday; lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs over the head; carry up to 40 lbs; push/pull with 30 lbs of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; may be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards; must have clear speech, vision and hearing; operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

$6,000 sign-on bonus; Loan repayment assistance up to $21,000; Flexible 1st shift start times; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Opportunity for annual increases