About this opportunity
Great River Health Systems lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 40 hours per week | Diagnostic Imaging opportunity in burlington, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Minimum Hiring Wage: From $39.37 per hour
Job Details: $20,000
Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidate!
Scheduled Hours: Monday - Friday, Day Shift
Job Description
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes for therapeutic and diagnostic studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Operate Nuclear Medicine and PETCT equipment to demonstrate anatomical or physiological structures of the human body for diagnostic purposes. Produce quality images as directed by radiologists and physicians for the diagnosis or treatment of anatomic or physiologic disorders. Demonstrate knowledge of general and cross-sectional anatomy, technical factors, radiation safety, and basic computer skills.
What you will do
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a gamma camera or PETCT to produce photographic or computer-generated images.
Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
Process cardiac and other function studies, using computer.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and Nuclear Medicine & PETCT imaging equipment.
Maintain detailed procedure records
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree (AA) Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Required 1-3 years Training/experience in Nuclear Medicine.
Required Nuclear Medicine Technologist American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (United States of America)
Required or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Nuclear Med Tech Certification Board (NMTCB) (United States of America)
Required or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Iowa Dept of Public Health (IDPH) (United States of America)
Required Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
Required Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services Upon Hire
Required Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire
May be required to work/float to more than one work location.
Benefits
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Equal Opportunity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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Worksite address
burlington, IA, 52601, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.