Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Join a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine team performing general nuclear medicine, cardiac imaging, and therapeutic procedures. Supportive team culture focused on quality patient care, teamwork, and professional growth. Call rotation: one night per week and every 4th-5th weekend. Holiday call: approximately 1-2 holidays per year.

Responsibilities

Competently performs basic to intermediate nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including general and cardiac; Reviews patient's medical record to obtain clinical information, obtains medical history from patients, and compares requisitions to physicians' orders to ensure exam accuracy; Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and procedural adjunctive medication per clinician prescription and approved exam parameters; Competently performs venipuncture and placement of peripheral IV catheters; Accesses other vascular access devices as determined by department training and need; Follows correct procedures for handling radioactive materials and implements ALARA measures; Maintains accurate records of pharmaceutical doses; Relays pertinent patient history information to appropriate staff and departments; Post-processes images as directed and accurately labels images with patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and scan location or position; Maintains records in accordance with regulatory agencies, enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes; Identifies equipment performance issues, performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures, and reports malfunctioning equipment; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties; Provides age-appropriate care as described in department policies and procedures

Requirements

Nuclear Medicine Tech (N) registration issued by ARRT, to be obtained within 1 year, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification (CNMT) issued by NMTCB; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by AHA, to be obtained within 6 months; Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent knowledge) in Nuclear Medicine; No experience required; Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation safety; Knowledge of Radioactive Materials Program Requirements (State of WI) DHS 157; Competent in IV and venipuncture; Basic ECG interpretation, heart rhythm recognition and pharmacological knowledge; Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills; Ability to work independently; Intermediate computer skills; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, and twist throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force, and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have clear speech, vision and hearing

Benefits

$6,000 sign-on bonus eligible; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; 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; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program